Kenya is among the countries set to benefit from enhanced screening and care for sickle cell anaemia. This follows the ...

The misshapen cells tend to block blood flow in the vessels, leading to frequent pain episodes, infections, and damage to organs.

June 19 was also World Sickle Cell Anemia Day. Sickle Cell is a painful disease that strikes in waves. Blood cells become deformed, stick together and cause intense inflammation.

The SICKLE CELL TRAIT is our most common genetic abnormality in Nigeria and especially in Western Nigeria occurring in about 25% the population. Not all of them get sick. Only the ones with SS are ...

HCA Virginia's Black Colleague Network hosted a community block party at Retreat Doctor's Hospital to collect blood donations for sickle cell patients while offering music and shopping.

Davenport, Iowa, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImpactLife hosted a special event at its Davenport, Iowa headquarters to recognize World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day as part of local ...

Health Raising awareness of sickle cell disease: Mother shares her story in Davenport Out of 100,000 people in the United States with the disorder, nine out of 10 are of African descent.

From pain to purpose: South Florida woman leads awareness event for sickle cell disease Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to take on a crescent—or ...

Today marks World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The goal is to raise awareness and recognize the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease.