Audio By Carbonatix
Sickle cell, a condition killing many people especially children, is one of the most-talked about diseases in Ghana. It is estimated that about 15,300 out of the 850, 000 babies born in Ghana each year have the Sickle Cell disease.
They are mostly SS or SC. Strangely in some parts of Ghana, sickle cell is not seen as a medical condition rather a spiritual one which must be fought the spiritual way. Join Joy News' Seth Kwame Boateng as he takes you on a journey into the world of people deemed to have "cursed cells"
Sickle cell is real. Know your status before you say " I DO ". Make a date.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Police arrest 8 suspects in Navrongo anti-crime sweep ahead of Christmas
4 minutes -
KGL Foundation commissions toilet facility for Adukrom PRESEC
8 minutes -
President Mahama pushes reparations, calls for united African front at diaspora summit
15 minutes -
Over 2,800 crates of eggs sold at The Multimedia Group’s X’mas Egg Market as consumers express satisfaction
43 minutes -
Police to enforce ban on unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights
57 minutes -
Newsfile to discuss Kpandai rerun halt, Ofori-Atta’s extradition fight, and Bawku Mediation Report
2 hours -
Between imperialism and military rule: The choiceless political reality in West Africa
2 hours -
One killed, 13 injured in head-on collision at Ho
2 hours -
Techiman Police arrests three suspects in drug-related activities
2 hours -
John Kumah’s widow, Lilian Owusu remarries
2 hours -
Mastercard boosts Africa acceptance network by 45% in 2025, accelerating the continent’s digital economy
2 hours -
GNFS to clamp down on traders blocking Fire Hydrants after Cantoments Barracks blaze
3 hours -
Minority raises concerns over revised lithium agreement
3 hours -
Developing countries paid more in debt service in 2025 – World Bank
3 hours -
Education Minister raises concern over prolonged CETAG strike
3 hours