Medics call for compulsory testing of sickle cell disease

Uganda is a high sickle cell burdened country with a national sickle cell trait prevalence of 13.3% and sickle cell disease at 0.73%.

PREMIUM Health

Medics call for compulsory testing of sickle cell disease
By NewVision Reporter
Journalists @NewVision
#Health #Sickle cell disease #Dr Sabrina Kitaka #Children’s clinic

_________________________

Medical practitioners have urged the Government to impose compulsory testing of sickle cell disease (SCD) among people.

They made the call during a children’s medical camp when

Login to begin your journey to our premium content