by Kyle Vamvakas | Nov 2, 2022 | Sickle Cell
By Ike Okwerekwu I was born in a small hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. My dad was aware of his sickle cell carrier trait, but my mom did not know she was also a carrier at the time. When the medical doctors evaluated my health and spoke with my parents, sickle cell...
by Kyle Vamvakas | Sep 13, 2022 | Africa Healthcare, Sickle Cell
By Ike Okwerekwu Whether it is a lack of awareness, financial constraint, or limited healthcare access, many Africans with sickle cell disease have never been diagnosed. As a result, they may not be aware of their condition. For example, I was born in Nigeria, and...
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