Media

Inquest into SCD-related death examines hospital care quality (UK) – scrutiny of clinical management and hospital practices following a sickle cell–related death (Jan 27, 2026) Read more

US Medicaid explores new approaches to SCD care with gene therapies – analysis of cost, access, and outcomes linked to newly approved gene therapies (Jan 2026) Read more

India launches first indigenous low-cost CRISPR-based gene therapy (“BIRSA-101”) – major step toward affordable gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease (Nov 2025) Read more

Africa CDC calls for urgent global action on sickle cell disease at the UN – highlights childhood mortality and the need for expanded screening and care in Africa (Sep 2025) Read more

NYU + Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold partner on SCD awareness and mental health – combines music, research, and public engagement to support people living with SCD (Sep 2025) Read more

Pfizer’s sickle cell drug fails key Phase 3 trial – setback for pharmaceutical development in SCD treatment (Aug 2025) Read more

WHO issues new global pregnancy care guidelines for sickle cell disease – updated recommendations to improve maternal and fetal outcomes worldwide (2025) Read more

New drug research for acute sickle cell anemia (Karolinska Institutet) – promising early-stage research targeting acute complications of SCD (2025) Read more