Tag Archives: sickle cell
NDC patients seek government support over high healthcare costs
Oct 19, 2026 at 03:09 PM
Patients and caregivers of people living with sickle cell anaemia, led by Rosemary Kombo, expressed dissatisfaction with the availability of healthcare services, medicines and blood in hospitals.
Kisumu’s JOOTRH offers new hope for children with sickle cell
Sep 04, 2025 at 10:38 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Each year, thousands of Kenyan children are born into a silent struggle that is marked by pain, stigma, and limited access to care. Sickle cell, a genetic blood disorder, affects an estimated 14,000 newborns annually in Kenya. Without timely intervention, up to 90% of these children may not live to see their […]