Sickle cell disease: High child mortality highlights awareness gaps
In Uganda, sickle cell disease is a major health concern, particularly among children under the age of five. Out of the 20,000 babies born with the condition every year, approximately 15,000 die before their fifth birthday, making it the leading cause of death among this age group.
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In Uganda, sickle cell disease is a major health concern, particularly among children under the age of five. (Photo by John Musenze)
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HEALTH SICKLE CELL
Milly Namuvu, who lives in Uganda's western district of Bushenyi, experiences firsthand the challenges of caring for a child