Sickle Cell Disease: World’s highest burden

•Why place of birth shouldn’t decide child’s fate

For thousands of Nigerian families, the joy of welcoming a new born is often overshadowed by an invisible threat; Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). For many, the diagnosis marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of pain, resilience and hope.

And for millions of people living with sickle cell, survival is only the first battle. The larger fight is for dignity, affordable healthcare, access to life-saving medicines, freedom from stigma and the opportunity to live full, productive lives.

As Nigeria continues to battle the world’s highest burden of sickle cell disease, the challenge remains enormous.