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Case study: sickle cell patient group in South Africa

Sickle cell patient group discussion

Let’s hear more from some of the patient advocates in the Sickle In Africa network, based in Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa, about how they have been raising awareness of sickle cell disease research, addressing the stigma that sickle cell patients experience, empowering other patient advocates and advising policy-makers on healthcare delivery.

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Sickle In Africa consortium, coordinated by the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

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