Enactment of legislation on prevention, control and management of sickle cell anaemia

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20 Dec 2016 Petitioner: Children Sickle Cell Foundation of Kenya on behalf of persons living with sickle cell anaemia Senate 11th presented

Prayer

THAT, sickle cell anaemia is a fatal condition that claims lives of infants below the age of five years, yet most neglected non-communicable disease in Kenya; THAT, the Government has given little attention to prevention, control and management of sickle cell anaemia; THAT, there is minimal sensitisation about the disease as opposed to comparable diseases like cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS---

Source: parliament.go.ke. Last updated 22 Jun 2026.