June 19th is celebrated as World Sickle Cell Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness about sickle cell and the plight of those suffering from the disease. Sickle cell disease is a relatively common genetic disorder and Nigeria has the world's highest burden for persons affected and carriers
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