WHO sickle package of interventions for sickle cell disease management
The SICKLE technical package provides a holistic and integrated approach to managing sickle cell disease, ensuring access to necessary interventions, promoting education and advocacy, enhancing the quality of care, and empowering patients and communities. These documents offer detailed, actionable strategies and insights aimed at improving the quality of care, accessibility of treatments, and overall health outcomes for individuals with SCD.
The new WHO Africa guidance documents, entitled Guidance Framework for Sickle Cell Disease Management and Harmonized Guide for Sickle Cell Disease Management in Africa, provide countries with strategic guidance for policies, comprehensive care plans and advocacy efforts.