Frequently asked questions

What is sickle cell disease?

• What is the definition of sickle cell disease?
• What causes sickle cell disease?
• What are the different types of sickle cell disease?

What causes sickle cell disease?

• How is sickle cell disease spread and diagnosed?
• What is the risk of having a child with sickle cell disease? And what should be done if there is a risk?
• Why are certain populations more affected?

What are the symptoms of sickle cell disease?

• When do the symptoms of sickle cell disease first appear?
• What are the clinical signs of sickle cell disease?
• How does sickle cell disease progress?

How to live with sickle cell disease?

• What should people with sickle cell disease avoid?
• Why do people with sickle cell disease need to drink plenty of water?
• What is the life expectancy of someone with sickle cell disease?
• Can someone with sickle cell disease give blood?

How can sickle cell disease be combated?

• What is the treatment for sickle cell disease?
• What is the most effective medication for sickle cell disease?
• How can sickle cell disease be cured definitively?

Our ongoing programmes

Burkina Faso: Support for the struggle against sickle cell disease (Drépa-Faso)tma25pf2026-10-24T12:19:31+02:00

Burkina Faso: Support for the struggle against sickle cell disease (Drépa-Faso)

Burkina Faso, Combating Sickle cell disease, Ongoing

Mali: Support for the CRLDtma25pf2026-10-24T12:35:10+02:00

Mali: Support for the CRLD

Combating Sickle cell disease, Mali, Ongoing

Central African Republic: Support for the CRTDtma25pf2026-10-24T12:39:18+02:00

Central African Republic: Support for the CRTD

CAR, Combating Sickle cell disease, Ongoing

Haiti: Support for St. Damien Children’s Hospitaltma25pf2026-10-24T12:43:37+02:00

Haiti: Support for St. Damien Children’s Hospital

Combating Sickle cell disease, Haïti, Ongoing

Guinea: Support for SOS Drépanotma25pf2026-10-24T12:48:17+02:00

Guinea: Support for SOS Drépano

Combating Sickle cell disease, Guinea, Ongoing

Drép.Acci: Project to Support the Integration of Sickle Cell Disease into Primary Health Care in the DRC, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoiretma25pf2026-10-24T12:55:38+02:00

Drép.Acci: Project to Support the Integration of Sickle Cell Disease into Primary Health Care in the DRC, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire

Cameroon, CAR, Combating Sickle cell disease, DRC, Ivory Coast, Ongoing