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My 18-year journey with sickle-cell anaemia

NAIROBI: On February 17 this year, Evan, marked his 18th birthday. To say he was excited would be an understatement. The boy was over the moon.

He posted on his Facebook account: "Finally, through the grace of God, I turn 18 today, if I were any happier I would burst with joy.

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