Dossier
sickle cell anaemia
Coverage of sickle cell anaemia in the Nexus archive.
- Pain, Stigma and Silence: The hidden survival gap in sickle cell anaemia
Children with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa face a high risk of not surviving to their fifth birthday without proper intervention, significantly contributing to the region's under-five mortality rates.
- 178 sickle cell anaemia patients, 1,353 carriers identified in Mysuru
178 sickle cell anaemia patients and 1,353 carriers were identified in Mysuru. The data highlights the prevalence of the condition in the region.
- Awareness programme on sickle cell anaemia held at Chittoor school
An awareness programme on sickle cell anaemia was conducted at a school in Chittoor. The event aimed to educate participants about the genetic blood disorder and its implications.