Dr Antonio Armando, Medical Officer for Integrated Package Delivery, WHO Africa Regional Office, said this during the region’s webinar on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
News Men reports that the day is marked annually on June 19 to increase public knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.
The theme for 2025 celebration is: ‘Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy”.
