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Why couples must test for sickle cell disease before getting babies

Joy Watitwa, a sickle cell survivor from Bungoma. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Joy Watitwa's ill health started when only four months old.

She has fought sickle cell disease for 37 years now, and although in pain for most of her life, Watitwa has tried not to let the disease limit her capabilities.

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