Building research capacity for sickle cell disease in Africa: Lessons and challenges from establishing a birth cohort in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Siana Nkya (Author), Belinda J. Njiro (Author), Doreen Ngowi (Author), David Solomon (Author), Frida Kaywanger (Author), Salama Nyangasa (Author), Godfrey Ndoje (Author), Emmanuela Marco (Author), Mazoea Moses (Author), Julie Makani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a known public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The manifestation of SCD starts in early childhood and if not well-managed may lead to early death (before the age of 5 years). Understanding the underlying mechanisms that influence early SCD manifestation is of...