Dispel myths around sickle cell disease

The theme of this year’s World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, celebrated every June 19, is “Bridging the gaps towards optimum care and control of sickle cell disease”.

Sub-Saharan Africa is heavily affected by Sickle Cell SCD, which millions of people get. But as we raise awareness of and bridge the gap in care and control by advocating optimum care and management of SCD, let us dispel myths and misinformation which results in stigma and cultural practices borne out of ignorance.