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Because of the origins of the sickle gene mutation as a protective mechanism against malaria for those with sickle cell trait, more than 90% of annual SCD births are in sub\u2010Saharan Africa (sSA). Over the past several decades, there have been many important advances in the care of individuals with SCD, including early diagnosis through newborn screening programs (NBS), prophylactic penicillin, the development of vaccines to prevent invasive bacterial infections, and the emergence of hydroxyurea as the primary disease\u2010modifying pharmacologic therapy. These relatively simple and inexpensive interventions have significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality of sickle cell anemia (SCA) such that individuals with SCD can live longer and more complete lives. 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Here, we summarize what we know about SCD and hydroxyurea use in Africa and discuss a strategy to respond to what we consider to be a public health imperative to maximize access to and appropriate use of hydroxyurea for all individuals with SCD using innovative dosing and monitoring strategies.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/phar.2792","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,3,12]],"date-time":"2023-03-12T04:48:37Z","timestamp":1678596517000},"page":"430-441","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":24,"title":["Hydroxyurea for children with sickle cell disease in sub\u2010Saharan Africa: A summary of the evidence, opportunities, and challenges"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"43","author":[{"given":"Daniel","family":"Dexter","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Medway Maritime Hospital  Kent 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