20/06/2026
# WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY
# # # St. Cletus HealthCare Ltd (Multispeciality Hospital)
# # # St. Cletus Charity Foundation
**Theme: Know Your Status, Save Lives**
π©Έ **What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?**
Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped, leading to pain, anemia, infections, and other serious health complications.
# # # Signs & Symptoms
β Frequent pain crises
β Fatigue and weakness
β Swollen hands and feet
β Frequent infections
β Delayed growth in children
β Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes)
# # # Prevention Starts With Awareness
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Know your genotype before marriage
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Get genetic counseling
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Attend regular medical check-ups
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Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy lifestyle
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Seek prompt medical attention during crises
# # # Why Genotype Testing Matters
**AA + AA = No Sickle Cell Disease**
**AS + AS = Risk of SS Child**
**AS + AC = Risk of SC Child**
# # # Our Commitment
At **St. Cletus HealthCare Ltd** and **St. Cletus Charity Foundation**, we are dedicated to:
* Sickle cell awareness and education
* Free and subsidized health screenings
* Community outreach programs
* Support for affected individuals and families
# # # World Sickle Cell Day
**June 19**
**Together, we can reduce the burden of sickle cell disease through awareness, early diagnosis, and proper care.**
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**St. Cletus HealthCare Ltd (Multispeciality Hospital)**
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**St. Cletus Charity Foundation**
*Caring for Humanity.*