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World SCD 2021: Nigeria, global epicentre of sickle cell, not doing enough to tackle disease
These staggering statistics, according to health experts, has ranked Nigeria as a black sheep among the comity of nations.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Why couples should consider Genotype tests before marriage
24 per cent of Nigerians are carriers of the mutant gene and the prevalence of sickle-cell anaemia is about 20 ...
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World Sickle Cell Day: Why disease remains endemic in Nigeria
The disease remains endemic in the country due to lack of proper awareness, funds and government policies.