Sickle Cell Curative Treatment for African Children

Sickle Cell Anemia is a real health hazard among African Children. Although Sickle cell Anemia affects children from many ethnicities, the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease Among African Children is highest. Children with African ancestry are more prone to be affected with Sickle Cell Anemia. There are currently two Sickle Cell Curative treatments available for African Children. An Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem Cell Treatment) or the newly introduced "GENE THERAPY" are the only two Curfative Sickle Cell Treatments. CMCS Health, the Leading Medical Tourism Provider Agency runs a successful program,  "CMCS Health Assistance for Curative SCD Treatment for African Children".

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Sickle Cell Prevalence in African Children

Almost 80% of all Sickle cell anemia cases are attributed to African people.  Sickle cell disease is rampant in certain ethnicities including the people residing in sub-Saharan Africa or the people of African descent, the Hispanic people from South and Central America, the Caribbean, and people of Middle Eastern, Asian, Indian, and Mediterranean descent.

Sickle Cell Anemia in Nigerian Children

Nigeria is the most populous country in West Africa. With an estimated GDP of around 477 Billion USD in the year 2022, Nigeria is at the top of the richest countries in Africa. As per a recent estimation, around 25% of the Nigerian population are carriers of Sickle cell trait (Type Hb AS). This means that around 40 million healthy Nigerian people carry Sickle Cell traits. If A Nigerian Man marries a Nigerian woman the chances of their passing the Hb AS gene mutation to their child is very high. Almost 100’000 Sickle cell children are born annually in the biggest economy of Africa, Nigeria. The majority of Sickle cell children in Nigeria do not survive beyond five years of age due to ignorance and scarce diagnostic facilities and subsequent treatment options. Sickle Cell Foundation in Nigeria is doing a good job in managing Nigerian Sickle Cell Patients.  CMCS Health, the best Medical Tourism Company in India provides medical Tourism assistance for Nigerian Children's Sickle Cell Disease Treatment in India.

Sickle Cell Anemia in Children of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the DRC is a country in Central Africa. By land area, the DRC is the second-largest country in Africa and the 11th-largest in the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a high Incidence of Sickle Cell Anemia in children being born annually. Almost 30,000–40,000 DRC children are born with the HbS trait each year. Kinshasa (DRC capital), Lubumbashi (Haut Katanga), Mbuji-Mayi (Kasai-Oriental), Bukavu (South Kivu), Kananga (Kasai-central), offer Sickle cell management among Congo Sickle cell Patients. CMCS Health, the leading Medical Tourism Provider Agency in India has partnered with the best Sickle Cell anemia treatment centers in India for low-cost curative Sickle Cell Anemia treatment for Democratic Republic of Congo Children.

Sickle Cell Anemia in Children of Kenya

Kenya is a country in East Africa. With a population of more than 47.6 million as per the 2019 census, Kenya is the 28th most populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. Almost 14'000 Sickle Cell Children are born annually in Kenya. Sickle cell Anemia (SCD) is the most common hemoglobinopathy encountered in Kenya. In the western part of the country, about 4.5% of children are born with SCD, and 18% of children are born with sickle cell trait. Lou Communities in Western Kenya living around Lake Victoria are more prone to acquiring Sickle Cell Disease. The Ministry of Health in Kenya has partnered with Novartis and other key stakeholders and has officially inaugurated the "Sickle Cell Diseases Afya Dhabiti Project." in 2023.  CMCS Health assists Kenyan Children with affordable curative sickle cell treatment in India. 

Sickle Cell Anemia in Children of Tanzania

Tanzania in East Africa has a total population of around 62 million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator. Tanzania has almost 12000 Sickle cell children born annually. Currently, The Government of Tanzania is assisting Tanzanian Children with Sickle Cell anemia detection and Management facilities at the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, Christian Medical College, Bugando and Aga Khan Hospital in Dar Es Salaam. CMCS Health assists Tanzania Sickle cell Children with Low-Cost Curative Sickle cell anemia treatment in India.

Sickle Cell Anemia in Children of Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. It has a total estimated population of around 49 million. Around 11'000 Sickle cell children are born annually in Uganda. People living around Lake Victoria in Uganda are the worst affected. Kalangala Health Centre IV Sickle Cell Clinic in Ssese Islands in Kalangala District, Uganda manages Sickle Cell Children in Uganda.

Sickle Cell Disease is also prevalent in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Angola, Niger, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, and Guinea.

Curative Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment for African Children

Currently, there are two curative sickle cell anemia treatments available for African Children. 

Newly Approved Gene Therapy as Curative Sickle Treatment for African Children

Although Gene Therapy is a breakthrough treatment for the cure of Sickle Cell Anemia, the current exorbitant cost and associated logistics have made the treatment almost beyond the reach of most African Sickle Cell Anemia children. Treatment is available at very few centers and the one-year duration of treatment makes it almost impossible for African Children to get the benefits.

The tested and affordable Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Parents of many Sickle Cell African Children prefer allogeneic Bone marrow transplant as curative Sickle cell disease treatment. Allogeneic BMT is a viable curative Sickle Cell Anemia treatment for African Children. 

Curative Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Cost

The average Curative Sickle Cell Disease treatment cost may vary depending on the Gene Therapy and BMT centers. Allogeneic BMT cost as curative Sickle Cell Treatment also depends on the type of the donor. 

India is a preferred destination among African Sickle Cell Patients for Curative SCD treatment.

African Sickle Cell Children's parents prefer India for Curative Sickle Cell Disease treatment for their children. The Low Cost and the High success rates of Allogeneic BMT in India have tilted the balance in favor of India. The Major reasons for African Sickle Cell Children's parents preferring India are listed below:

Comparatively Low Treatment and Logistic Costs

The Allogeneic BMT cost in India is probably the lowest in the World. The diagnostic Investigations needed for BMT patients are also quite reasonable costing, thereby reducing the cost of allogeneic BMT for African Sickle Cell Children. Patients with Sickle Cell Curative Treatment (Allogeneic BMT) need to stay in the country of treatment for at least 3 to 5 months. The Tariff for rented guest house rooms and budget hotels are also quite reasonable in India. There are many Guest Houses and Budget Hotels in the vicinity of the Top BMT centers in India, that provide accommodations on a monthly rental basis. These Guest Houses provide all the needed facilities and have furnished kitchens for foreign patients. These facilities reduce the cost of allogeneic BMT for African Sickle Cell children significantly.

The Expertise of Indian BMT specialist Doctors and Support Staff

Best Indian BMT specialist Doctors have vast experience in performing bone marrow transplants including the complex Haploidentical BMT. The Supporting BMT staff at the Top BMT centers in India are extensively trained in all aspects of management of the BMT patients. 

Dedicated BMT units in the Top Indian Hospitals

The Top BMT Hospitals in India have the required infrastructure with all modern and latest equipments for successful Curative Sickle cell treatment for African Children. 

Significantly High Success rates for Allogeneic BMT in India

The success rates of allogeneic BMT in India, including Haploidentical BMT are significantly high. Parents of African Sickle Cell Children prefer India because of exceptionally high success rates of Allogeneic BMT.

How Can the Parents of African Sickle Cell Children arrange a curative Sickle cell treatment offshore?

Allogeneic bone marrow transplant is a curative Sickle Cell Anemia treatment for African Children. CMCS Health, the Best Medical Tourism provider Agency for foreign Patients assists African Sickle Cell Children's parents with their Child's medical treatment abroad. The Parents can send us the high-resolution HLA matching reports of the Sickle cell child and the prospective donors. We will discuss the reports with the leading BMT and Sickle Cell treatment Specialist doctors about the treatment course and cost and inform them of the relevant details.

CMCS Health Assistance - Curative Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment for African Children

CMCS Health, the Best Medical Tourism Company in India for foreign Patients assists African sickle cell children and their parents by connecting them with the best sickle cell treatment specialist doctors and top Hospitals offering curative sickle cell anemia treatment.

• CMCS Health provides free consultation and counseling to Parents of African Sickle Cell Children. We connect them with the top Sickle cell specialist doctors in India.
• CMCS Health assists African Sickle Cell Children's parents in choosing the best bone marrow donor for their child.
• We can collect the HLA samples from the patients and their perspective donors (siblings or parents) for a high-resolution HLA match and bring it to India for testing.
• CMCS Health assists African Sickle Cell Children's parents in getting medical visas for coming to India for curative sickle cell disease treatment.
• The dedicated expert patient care executives of CMCS Health, coordinate the entire medical treatment process for African Sickle Cell children with due diligence.
• Our patient care experts assist parents of African Sickle Cell Children with other logistics needed for their child's medical treatment and Indian stay during the treatment.
• A regular treatment follow-up of the African Sickle Cell Child with the treating Indian doctor after the patient reaches back their country after a successful Curative sickle cell treatment in India.