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Sickle cell treatment on NHIS: Health Minister reminded policy was launched by Bawumia in 2022
27 Sep 2025 10:26 GMT
… “now” begun covering the treatment of sickle cell disease.
At the Africa CDC … childhood cancers and Hydroxyurea, a potent drug for treating sickle cell, effective July 1 …
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Bawumia’s aide accuses health minister of dishonesty on Sickle Cell coverage under NHIA
26 Sep 2025 20:22 GMT
… only now incorporated treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
Akandoh … Organization to produce vaccines before the NPP … of Hydroxyurea, a drug vital for managing sickle cell disease, … to include Hydroxyurea, an essential medication for Sickle Cell management.
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Lagos govt moves to reduce sickle cell disease burden
18 Sep 2025 17:08 GMT
… interventions such as hydroxyurea.
Hydroxyurea is a medicine used to prevent … hub for sickle cell research and advanced care, including hydroxyurea therapy, gene … pharmaceutical firms, to expand genotype testing, early detection, and affordable treatment …
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The Battle Unseen: How Mental Health Care, Holistic Medicine, and Hope Could Change Sickle Cell Disease
17 Sep 2025 21:28 GMT
… sickle cell disease (SCD) has been defined by what doctors … .
“We look at vaccines, economics, and screen … FDA-approved treatments show promise.
Adakveo, a prescription intravenous medication … that medications like these, when combined with hydroxyurea, help …
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Op-Ed: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Sickle Cell Care
14 Sep 2025 13:46 GMT
… emergency care, disease-modifying treatments like hydroxyurea, regular vaccinations, and hospital stays.
Local … , a constituent recounted how Medicaid enabled her sickle-cell–affected child to receive …
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Ghanaian nonprofit steps up in the fight against sickle cell
12 Sep 2025 23:51 GMT
… before ever seeing a doctor. We see many patients … both medical and emotional support to families.
“Sickle cell affects entire … Dwuma-Badu states that treatment should be accessible to … access to life-saving medication like hydroxyurea,” said Dwuma-Badu.
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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Sickle Cell Gene Therapy: Operational Challenges and Collaborative Solutions
11 Sep 2025 19:18 GMT
… medicine is a critical component of the treatment of hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell … (Casgevy; Vertex Pharmaceuticals). These were the … cell exhaustion, hydroxyurea can be … FDA. FDA approves first gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell …
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Winnipeg sickle cell disease walk honours 'fun and angelic' spirit of 7-year-old girl
07 Sep 2025 16:42 GMT
… 39;t be believed. The doctors would say, … medical abuse," she said.
LISTEN | Raising awareness about sickle cell … Blood transfusions, pain medication and the drug hydroxyurea are often used … number of children receiving treatment in the pediatric unit …
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Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Benefits, and Awareness
05 Sep 2025 18:11 GMT
… -size-fits-all approach. Sickle cell anaemia treatment depends on how severe the … manage severe anaemia.
A drug called hydroxyurea helps reduce the frequency of … sickle cell anaemia treatment in both children and adults. Patients also need regular vaccines …
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Danette Mitchell: Getting together to take on Sickle Cell
04 Sep 2025 20:10 GMT
… .S. Food and Drug Administration approved two groundbreaking treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia … battling sickle cell disease.
When it comes to medications, in addition to hydroxyurea, L … clinical trials to find a universal cure for this rare medical condition …