Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

Today is World Health Day. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people across the world. Internationally, 300,000+ babies are born with sickle cell disease each year, with sub-Saharan Africa and India bearing half the global burden. On this important day, we remember that sickle cell disease does not discriminate as we continue to raise awareness and advocate for our community - in the United States, and around the globe.