Nalufenya hospital registers 800 cases of sickle cell disease per month
Nalufenya Children's Hospital in Jinja, Uganda, is reporting a surge in sickle cell disease cases, now treating 800 patients monthly. The facility struggles with high mortality rates due to a critical shortage of the essential medication hydroxyurea and limited home management skills among families.
Why it matters
The report highlights a severe public health crisis in East Africa where lack of access to affordable, life-saving medication leads to preventable infant mortality.
The Independent June 16, 2026 Health , NEWS Leave a comment
The article provides a factual report on local health statistics and personal accounts without political framing.
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