The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for comprehensive support for families affected by sickle cell disease in Ghana.

In a post shared on her X page on Sunday, December 28, 2025, she reflected on a meeting she held last week with the Sickle Cell Foundation Ghana.

“During the week, I held a meeting with Sickle Cell Foundation Ghana to discuss the burden of sickle cell care on affected families and the health system in terms of cost, access to care, and sustainable support mechanisms,” the post stated.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasised that prudent economic management plays a critical role in expanding social protection and healthcare interventions.

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She further noted that, “This government’s approach to development is grounded in impact, building the nation from the bottom up and deliberately being inclusive.

"Decentralisation remains critical to this effort, as access to care must not be limited by geography,” the post read.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang assured that the government is committed to engaging stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes for sickle cell patients.

“With our high birth rate, sickle cell disease is not a marginal issue but a national concern. The government is committed to engaging stakeholders, strengthening preventive care where possible, and ensuring that affected families are supported with compassion and long-term solutions,” she added.

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sickle cell disease is a serious inherited blood disorder caused by a mutation in the HBB gene, leading to abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and cause severe health complications.

See the post below:

During the week, I held a meeting with Sickle Cell Foundation Ghana to discuss the burden of sickle cell care on affected families and the health system in terms of cost, access to care, and sustainable support mechanisms.

I spoke on the importance of prudent economic management… pic.twitter.com/U540rYZpGT

— Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (@NJOAgyemang) December 28, 2025