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Nigeria’s sickle cell crisis is being addressed through a powerful dual strategy of legislative action and grassroots care. The proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres Bill represents a landmark structural intervention, aiming to establish specialized national hubs for advanced treatment and research. This top-down policy effort is complemented by vital on-the-ground work, as demonstrated by NGOs providing free clinics to hundreds of patients. The convergence of sustained advocacy, community care, and now potential government commitment marks a critical turning point in managing this pervasiveContinue Reading