Strengthening Healthcare: A Medical Visit to Africa

Just returned from Africa, a continent which bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease in the world. As a hematologist, it pains me to see millions of lives debilitated by this painful condition. With timely diagnosis, proper management, and bone marrow transplant, we can now offer a cure. And survivors who have fought and overcome the disease are beacons of courage and hope—showing others that treatment is possible, and is safe. With the right collaborations, we can help Africa and the world change the narrative around the disease.