Sickle cell run: Pharmacists call for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems
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Sickle cell run: Pharmacists call for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems

August 8, 2026
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Pharmacists have called for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems to tackle the sickle cell burden in the country. Globally, about 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease each year, with Uganda accounting for a significant share. In Uganda, approximately 20,000 babies are born with the condition

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