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Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative

@ugandasickle

We exist to provide a multi-faceted approach to combating SCD that includes Testing, Research, Awareness,psychosocial support&advocacy.

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Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die. Typical red blood cells usually live for about 120 days before they need to be replaced. But sickle cells usually die in 10 to 20 days, leaving a shortage of red blood cells.This is known as anemia. Without enough red blood cells

Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die. Typical red blood cells usually live for about 120 days before they need to be replaced. But sickle cells usually die in 10 to 20 days, leaving a shortage of red blood cells.This is known as anemia. Without enough red blood cells