Author: UscrfUganda

On June 19, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Sickle Cell Day under the theme “Break the Silence, Let’s Care”. This day is dedicated to promoting public knowledge and raise awareness about the sickle cell disease, while highlighting the challenges faced by the people living with the condition.    Sickle cell disease causes progressive organ damage and episodes of severe pain and acute illness. These episodes result from the sticky and stiff red blood cells…

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