Family, Community, and Health System Considerations for Reducing the Burden of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda Through Newborn Screening

Family, Community, and Health System Considerations for Reducing the Burden of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda Through Newborn Screening

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with high mortality for children under 5 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Newborn sickle screening program and enhanced capacity for SCD treatment are under development to reduce disease burden in Uganda and elsewhere in the region. Based on an internationa...

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Main Authors: Nancy S. Green MD, Sanyukta Mathur DrPH, MHS, Sarah Kiguli MBChB, MMed, MHPE, Julie Makani MD, PhD, FRCP, FTAAS, Victoria Fashakin BS, Philip LaRussa MD, Magdalena Lyimo MD, Elaine J. Abrams MD, Lukia Mulumba RN, MSN, FNP, Ezekiel Mupere MBChB, MMed, MS, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-04-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X16637767

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