Sickle cell disease among children in Africa: An integrative literature review and global recommendations
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder affecting red blood cells, with high morbidity and mortality here rates.The United Nations has recognized SCD as a global public health concern, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that 50% of member states will have established SCD control programs by 2020 (World Health Organizat