Nigeria, June 20 -- The Anambra State Government has been urged to expedite the implementation of the State Sickle Cell Disease (Control and Eradication) Law, 2019, particularlyfor intending couples.

The National Coordinator of the Association of Persons Living with Sickle Cell Disorder, Aisha Edwards Maduagwu, made the call in an exclusive chat with TNC correspondent in Awka, as World Sickle Cell Day is marked globally today.

The global celebration is observed annually on June 19th to raise international awareness about sickle cell disease and to educate the public about the disease, its impact, and the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, and management.

Speaking in Awka, Maduagwu said the burden of sickle cell disorder is one t...