Post by World Health Organization

A child with sickle cell disease can suffer a stroke before their 18th birthday. Today, on World #SickleCell Day, remember: Early diagnosis and access to essential care can change outcomes including: ✅ Newborn screening and early diagnosis ✅ Age-appropriate vaccination according to national immunization schedules ✅ Antibiotic prophylaxis for young children ✅ Wider access to hydroxyurea ✅ Safe and reliable blood services 🌍 Over 7 million people globally live with sickle cell disease. 📍 80% are in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease can cause: 💔 Anaemia 🔥 Severe pain crises 🦠 Infections ⚡ Stroke ✋ Painful swelling 🩺 Kidney failure WHO consolidated guidelines for the management of common childhood illness: management of sickle-cell disease in children and adolescents https://bit.ly/4elKVp6