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The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs remains steadfast in its commitment to establishing a dedicated Sickle Cell Unit to provide comprehensive care for persons affected by sickle cell disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the ongoing progress toward this goal, Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph, Junior Minister Senator Michael Joseph, Director of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Dr. Shivon Belle-Javis, and President of the Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Sickle Cell Association Dr. Edda Hadeed recently conducted a site visit to the future unit location at the IDC facility.<\/p>

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During the visit, the delegation toured the interim site, which is planned to include five patient rooms, a consultation room, and a staff room\u2014supporting primarily daytime inpatient management. <\/p>

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The unit will be staffed by specially trained physicians, nurses, and clerical personnel who will receive focused training locally and through international collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group also visited a nearby workshop where sickle cell patients were engaged in craft activities that provide therapeutic engagement and income opportunities.<\/p>

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Plans are underway to showcase these crafts during upcoming cultural events such as Art Week and Heritage Quay, fostering patient empowerment and community awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph reiterated the Government\u2019s dedication: “Our administration is committed to enhancing healthcare services for all Antiguans and Barbudans<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

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The establishment of this Sickle Cell Unit is a key priority, and we are making steady progress to ensure that persons affected by sickle cell disease receive the care and support they deserve. <\/p>

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I also encourage all Antiguans and Barbudans <\/a><\/strong>to learn more about this dreadful disease. It is associated with excruciating pain and suffering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Shivon Belle-Javis highlighted the comprehensive approach envisioned for the unit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This Sickle Cell Unit will be more than a pain management center; it will provide education, preventative care, and anticipatory guidance to improve patients\u2019 quality of life through compassionate and holistic care.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative reflects the Ministry\u2019s ongoing focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes for the sickle cell community in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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