Integration of newborn screening for sickle cell disease into primary health care in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a pilot study

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited genetic disorder that represents a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This disease, characterized by an amino acid substitution in the beta-globin chain, requ...

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Huvudupphov:	Nash Mwanza Nangunia, Olivier Mukuku, Viviane Bianga Feza, Yves Mulindilwa Kyembwa, Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha, Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo, André Kabamba Mutombo, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama
Materialtyp:	Artigo
Språk:	Inglês
Utgiven:	BMC 2025-08-01
Serie:	BMC Primary Care
Ämnen:	Sickle cell disease Newborn screening Primary healthcare Democratic republic of the congo HemoTypeSC™ Gazelle® electrophoresis
Länkar:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-02976-x
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