Sickle cell care in Africa needs improvement beyond survival, say experts

Treatment advances bring hope, but high costs, limited screening and healthcare gaps restrict access across Africa, according to KBC.

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According to KBC, experts are calling for sickle cell care in Africa to move beyond merely keeping patients alive to enabling them to live full lives.

The broadcaster reports that advances in treatment are offering new hope for people living with sickle cell disease on the continent.

However, KBC states that high costs, limited screening and gaps in healthcare delivery continue to restrict access to care across Africa.

Source: KBC