June 19 was World Sickle Cell Day, an annual event meant to raise awareness about sickle cell disease.
The medical condition is an inherited blood disorder characterised by abnormal haemoglobin, known as haemoglobin S, in red blood cells.
The day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008, to draw global attention to the disease, its impact on patients, and the need for research, treatment options, and support.
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