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Sickle Cell Disease: A Growing Concern in Zambia

Summary by Lusaka Star
Did you know that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects millions worldwide?  In Zambia, it’s a pressing issue, with over 6 thousand babies born with the condition annually, adding to the 1-2% of the population already living with it.  The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, which has the largest population of SCD patients, had over 6 thousand patients registered with it as of the end of 2019. But what’s …
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Lusaka Star broke the news in on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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