Advancements
TRANSFORMING SICKLE CELL CARE IN THE U.S. AND BEYOND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains a significant—yet largely neglected—global health crisis, impacting millions of people worldwide. Every year on June 19, countries throughout the world unite to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day. The international awareness day is observed to increase public knowledge of SCD.
CHANGING THE FACE OF SCD IN KENYA: In Kenya, sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major public health concern and a significant contributor to child and adult morbidity and mortality. The Ministry of Health in Kenya, in partnership with Novartis, Non-communicable Diseases Alliance Kenya (NCDAK) and Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), launched the Sickle Cell Disease Afya Dhabiti Project in September 2023 to help reduce the burden of SCD in Kenya and strengthen health systems to improve patients’ access to quality care. The groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for people with SCD in Kenya through comprehensive awareness, education and advocacy in 17 high SCD burden counties. The three-year program will focus on training, research, capacity building of health care workers, affordability and accessibility to treatment.
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