HealthbaseAfrica

Simplifying genetics & health for Africans 🧬 | Busting myths, spreading truths | Health is knowledge 🌿

[HealthbaseAfrica @HealthbaseA1]

🧵 Final word: Sickle cell warriors are some of the strongest people you’ll ever meet 💪. Let’s replace stigma with support, myths with knowledge, and silence with awareness.

👉 RT this thread to spread awareness. Tag @WHO so more people see this. You might save a life.

[HealthbaseAfrica @HealthbaseA1]

Did you know Nigeria has the highest number of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world? 🌍 Over 150,000 babies are born yearly with it. Yet, myths still dominate our conversations. Let’s break it down. 🧵

[HealthbaseAfrica @HealthbaseA1]

Sickle cell isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a public health issue. Governments and communities must invest in awareness, affordable treatment, and support for warriors and their families.Organizations like @WHO and @WHONigeria are pushing for stronger policies.Nigeria must act.

[HealthbaseAfrica @HealthbaseA1]

Too many myths. Too much misinformation. ❌
That’s why we started HealthBase Africa
We break down genetics + health in a way every African can understand.
Stay tuned, stay healthy 🌿