June 2025

If you have ever heard of sickle cell disease, you probably have some questions.  One of those big questions people ask is: Can sickle cell be cured? It’s a fair question—and an important one. In this post, we’re going to walk through some of the most common things people want to know about sickle cell.

In almost every extended family in Ghana, there’s someone living with sickle cell. And if not, it’s likely because they don’t even know yet. That’s how close this condition hits home. Sickle Cell Disease isn’t rare in Ghana. In fact, Ghana is one of the countries with the highest number of people affected. According to