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INTERVIEW: Anjola Oladimeji Advocates for Sickle Cell Awareness with Children’s Book Little Rivers and Special Boats
Sickle cell disease is one of the health conditions most deeply associated with people of African descent, and its burden is particularly heavy in sub-Saharan Africa. 74 million people were living with sickle cell disease globally in 2021, with nearly 80 percent of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa.
Originally published by Brittle Paper.