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flag Uganda started newborn screening for sickle cell, but gene therapies remain unaffordable across Africa due to high costs and limited infrastructure.

flag Uganda has launched nationwide newborn screening for sickle cell disease, but life-saving gene therapies like Casgevy and Lyfgenia remain unaffordable across Africa, with treatments costing up to $2.2 million. flag Though approved in the U.S. and Europe, these CRISPR-based cures are inaccessible in Sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of global cases occur. flag High costs, lack of infrastructure, and limited healthcare capacity prevent widespread use, leaving most patients reliant on basic, often unaffordable care. flag Advocates urge global action to ensure equitable access through pricing reforms and investment in local medical capacity.

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