Ghana news briefing
FoSCel calls for greater Sickle Cell awareness and support for warriors
The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) has called for increased public education, genotype awareness and greater support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease as Ghana joins the global community to mark September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
As part of activities to mark this year’s Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Foundation is encouraging Ghanaians, particularly young people, to know their genotype and gain a better understanding of Sickle Cell Disease.
The Foundation also called on the public to listen to and appreciate the experiences of people living with Sickle Cell Disease, noting that those affected by the condition deserve dignity, inclusion and support.
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