Management of sickle cell disease: current practices and challenges in a northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Paul Kambale-KombiRoland Marini Djang'eing'aJean-Pierre Alworong'a OparaJean-Marc MinonFrançois BoemerVincent BoursSerge Tonen-WolyecCharles Kayembe TshilumbaSalomon Batina-Agasa

Published in: Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2021)

Standard-care practices for SCD patients in Kisangani are insufficient. The Congolese government should regard this disease as a health priority and consider actions to improve its management.

Keyphrases

healthcare
sickle cell disease
end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
quality improvement
health information
climate change