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Sickle Cell Gene Therapies Approved as Senegal Makes Local Generic Drug
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— Sep 17, 2026
Senegal's Teranga Pharma launched local generic sickle cell drug Drepaf in November 2025 at up to one-third import prices; Africa holds nearly 80% of global cases.
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Marcus Bell
This local generic should finally let more African families afford treatment without relying on expensive imports.