Genetic Health Education

Understanding Sickle Cell Genetics: Why It Matters Sickle Cell Genetics: Understanding Inheritance, DNA Testing & Prevention Introduction: Watch the video below to learn how sickle cell disease is inherited, how DNA testing identifies carriers, and why genetic screening and counselling play a vital role in prevention. This educational video complements the information in this article by explaining the genetics of sickle cell disease in a simple and accessible way. Sickle Cell

Africa is the birthplace of modern humans and home to the greatest genetic diversity on Earth. Every population around the world traces its ancestry back to Africa, making the continent central to understanding human evolution, health, and disease. Despite this extraordinary diversity, African populations have historically been underrepresented in genetic research, limiting the benefits of genomic medicine for millions of people. Improving our understanding of African genetic