World Sickle Cell Day 2026: Call for Prevention, Better Care, and Solidarity
À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la drépanocytose célébrée ce 19 juin 2026, le président de la Société burkinabè de pédiatrie (SOBUPED), le Pr Fla Koeta, sensibilise par cette tribune, l'opinion sur cette maladie génétique de l'hémoglobine qui affecte les globules rouges chargés du transport de l'oxygène dans l'organisme. Transmise héréditairement lorsque les deux parents portent le gène responsable, le Pr explique que la drépanocytose se manifeste notamment par des cri
On World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, 2026, Professor Fla Koeta, President of the Burkinabè Society of Pediatrics (SOBUPED), emphasizes the importance of prevention, improved patient care, and solidarity for individuals with sickle cell disease. He describes sickle cell disease as a genetic disorder affecting red blood cells, transmitted hereditarily. Symptoms include painful crises, chronic anemia, and recurrent infections, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Professor Koeta urges young people to know their hemoglobin status through testing to make informed decisions before marriage. He also calls on healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of care and encourages compassionate support for vulnerable patients and their families. The note details the disease's genetic transmission, manifestations in children, potential complications, and the need for increased attention, tolerance in educational settings, and proper nutrition for affected children.
Raising awareness on World Sickle Cell Day is crucial for promoting early diagnosis, better management of the disease, and fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families.
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