Nation Media journalist Elizabeth Merab dies after battling sickle cell for 20 years. Photo: Elizabeth Merab. Battle with sickle cell anaemiaBehind Merab's remarkable career was a personal struggle with sickle cell anaemia, a hereditary disease that poses significant challenges to those affected. Elizabeth Merab. The 27-year-old was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia at 13 years and has struggled with it for the better part of his childhood.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2023 16:26 UTC