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Malaria, intermarriage linked to high prevalence of sickle cell disease in Nyanza

Participants march in Kisii town during celebrations to mark World Sickle Cell Disease Day, on June 19, 2024. [File, Standard]

The Nyanza region has long been known for its high malaria burden. But it now faces another serious health challenge — Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) — which has taken root, especially in Kisumu County.

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