Education & Public Awareness

National Sickle Cell Screening in Ghana

National Sickle Cell Screening in Ghana: Essential for Awareness and Early Detection

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In Ghana, about 2% of all babies are born with the sickle cell condition, ranking the country among those with the highest rates globally. Even more striking, around one in three Ghanaians carries the haemoglobin S gene, meaning they could pass it on to their children. These alarming statistics highlight why national sickle cell screening […]

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Do Sickle Cell Patients Get Malaria

Do Sickle Cell Patients Get Malaria? Understanding the Critical Link

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Do sickle cell patients get malaria? This question has drawn global attention because sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying the heaviest burden. At the same time, this region continues to battle malaria, one of the leading causes of illness and death. Research shows that people with the sickle cell

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does cold weather affect sickle cell trait

Cold Weather and Sickle Cell Trait: The Silent Risk Most People Ignore

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a warning: Ghanaians should expect colder-than-usual weather—especially in the early mornings and at night—until the end of August. For most people, this just means pulling out sweaters and sipping more hot tea. But if you or someone you love has the sickle cell trait, this weather could trigger health

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