One of the major genetic diseases in the region of Africa is the sickle cell disease also known as SCD. World Health Organisation has been supervising and take appropriate measures for sickle cell disease prevention since the last decade. From primary prevention to ongoing support, WHO has been working in this part of the world in order to improve the quality of life of people living there.
A genetic blood disorder that impacts the red blood cells count and the haemoglobin is known to be sickle cell disease. Individuals who are diagnosed with it have to bear a very drastic change in their life and everything changes for them whether its their education, work, daily or social life.
Africa and Middle East both regions are affected by this illness to a great extent. It becomes necessary to implement certain preventive measures especially in those areas that are widely affected by it. If the diagnosis of this illness is done during its severe stages, then unfortunately the patient's condition cannot be improved therefore systematic screening processes should be undertaken.
SCD screening can be done with the help of a very simple blood test. If early diagnosis is done, this illness can be treated in an effective way. The best way to eliminate SCD is to provide proper counselling and prevent the major causes of infections. It is an unfortunate fact that most of children who are born in high risk areas are affected by it and majority of them even die before reaching the age of five.
When it comes to complete cure, there is no such thing for SCD. Still, if preventive measures are followed and treatment is done, one can remain in good health. With the help of proper medications, good intake of nutrition and fluids, good health can be maintained for a longer time period. Blood transfusion as well as surgery becomes necessary in cases where the illness progresses.
In the event that pre=screening strategies are followed in high hazard zones, then SCD could be kept from spreading. Pre-birth sessions and also conception are viewed as perfect times to distinguish such diseases this is the motivation behind why screening tests are carried out throughout these times. People ought to be given legitimate guiding with the goal that they are made mindful of this kind of ailment.
The programmes for SCD screening can be too expensive sometimes, this is the reason why not many countries run this programme very often. There is dire need for such techniques that would make the screening and diagnostic process much less complicated and affordable at the same time. At the moment, not many governments can afford to run the prevention programme as it is too expensive.
In order to generate new information and carry out research regarding SCD, a specialized approach must be taken by the authorities like WHO in order to ensure proper preventive measures are being taken by the high risk countries. Its really important that the community members get familiar with the risks and the preventive measures that can be taken with regards to SCD.
A genetic blood disorder that impacts the red blood cells count and the haemoglobin is known to be sickle cell disease. Individuals who are diagnosed with it have to bear a very drastic change in their life and everything changes for them whether its their education, work, daily or social life.
Africa and Middle East both regions are affected by this illness to a great extent. It becomes necessary to implement certain preventive measures especially in those areas that are widely affected by it. If the diagnosis of this illness is done during its severe stages, then unfortunately the patient's condition cannot be improved therefore systematic screening processes should be undertaken.
SCD screening can be done with the help of a very simple blood test. If early diagnosis is done, this illness can be treated in an effective way. The best way to eliminate SCD is to provide proper counselling and prevent the major causes of infections. It is an unfortunate fact that most of children who are born in high risk areas are affected by it and majority of them even die before reaching the age of five.
When it comes to complete cure, there is no such thing for SCD. Still, if preventive measures are followed and treatment is done, one can remain in good health. With the help of proper medications, good intake of nutrition and fluids, good health can be maintained for a longer time period. Blood transfusion as well as surgery becomes necessary in cases where the illness progresses.
In the event that pre=screening strategies are followed in high hazard zones, then SCD could be kept from spreading. Pre-birth sessions and also conception are viewed as perfect times to distinguish such diseases this is the motivation behind why screening tests are carried out throughout these times. People ought to be given legitimate guiding with the goal that they are made mindful of this kind of ailment.
The programmes for SCD screening can be too expensive sometimes, this is the reason why not many countries run this programme very often. There is dire need for such techniques that would make the screening and diagnostic process much less complicated and affordable at the same time. At the moment, not many governments can afford to run the prevention programme as it is too expensive.
In order to generate new information and carry out research regarding SCD, a specialized approach must be taken by the authorities like WHO in order to ensure proper preventive measures are being taken by the high risk countries. Its really important that the community members get familiar with the risks and the preventive measures that can be taken with regards to SCD.
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