Implementing newborn screening for sickle cell disease as part of immunisation programmes in Nigeria: a feasibility study

Nnodu, OE; Sopekan, A; Nnebe-Agumadu, F; Ohiaeri, C; Adeniran, A; Shedul, G; Isa, HA; Owolabi, O; Chianumba, RI; Tanko, Y; Iyobosa, JH; Adekile, AD; Olapade, OI; Piel, FB

Nnodu, OE (corresponding author), Univ Abuja, Ctr Excellence Sickle Cell Dis Res & Training, Abuja 900105, Nigeria.

LANCET HAEMATOLOGY, 2020; 7 (7): E534

Abstract

Background Sickle cell disease is highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where it accounts for substantial morbidity and mortality. Newborn screening......

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