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Sickle cell is an inherited disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin. [Courtesy]
It could soon be possible for prospective couples to know whether their children will develop sickle cell disorders or not.
Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said he is working on modalities of procuring the Sickle Scan for county hospitals. The kit rapidly detects whether individuals have the sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease.
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