Nigeria, April 24 -- By: Mujeebat Adewole

Ahmed Abdullah, a 41-year-old patient with sickle cell disease, shared his personal experience of living with the life-threatening illness since birth. He described the daily challenges and setbacks he faced as a result of his condition, revealing how the disease impacted his family and everyday life.

Abdullah, a father of three, talked about his ambition to become a medical doctor despite his health condition.

In an interview session with MUJEEBAT ADEWOLE, held in November 2022, he shared the obstacles he faced, including chronic pain, frequent hospitalizations, and limited physical activity.

Sadly, Abdullah passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 41.

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