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Sickle cell disease conference in Cameroon, on RTVE

The jornada on sickle cell disease organised by Fundación Recover at the Fondation Muna in Yaoundé (Cameroon) has been highlighted on the programme África Hoy by RTVE, which interviewed our CEO, Marta Marañón, to learn about the efforts and achievements in the fight against this genetic disease.
Panellists Sickle Cell Disease Day Africa

The awareness day on sickle cell disease, a condition affecting millions in Africa, was held in Cameroon on October 3rd, organised by Fundación Recover with the aim of promoting knowledge and proper management of this pathology in the country.

Marta Marañón, Director-General of Fundación Recover, was interviewed on the programme Africa Today from RTVE, where he explained the impact of this disease in Cameroon and the importance of educating the population about its prevention and treatment.

Read the full interview here: https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/africa-hoy/africa-hoy-tratamiento-contra-drepanocitosis-camerun/16297640

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