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Sickle Cell Disease: Medical Exchanges Between Liège and Lubumbashi

Pediatricians from Lubumbashi visited the Citadelle Sickle Cell Center to share experiences and improve patient care.

Generic image of two pediatricians, one African and one European, shaking hands in a modern hospital corridor.
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Generic image of two pediatricians, one African and one European, shaking hands in a modern hospital corridor.

The Sickle Cell Center at the CHR Citadelle hosted two pediatricians from Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, last week, including Dr. Mick Shongo, vice-president of the Congolese Society for Sickle Cell Disease.

This visit allowed the healthcare professionals to discover the various services involved in the care of patients with sickle cell disease. Discussions focused on medical practices, treatments, and care organization.
The meeting was described as enriching, fostering the sharing of experiences and knowledge between medical teams. It also deepened the discussion around the management of this disease.
Based on information from the official source: CHR Citadelle — Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle (04/11/2026)

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