Africa CDC Continental Plan | Sickle Cell Disease and Other Inherited Blood Disorders
Executive Summary Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a public health priority in Africa that demands coordinated continental action to transform the delivery of lifelong care for chronic diseases. Over 75% of global SCD births – about 300,000–400,000 babies annually – occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Without timely interventions, up to 80% of affected children die before […]