First global guideline of the World Health Organization on pregnancy care in sickle cell disease: Balancing maternal equity and ethical accountability

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i3.82577

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ethical accountability, pregnancy guidelines, sickle cell disease

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2025-09-30

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Jha, A. N., Gaikwad, V. R., & Shah, A. H. (2025). First global guideline of the World Health Organization on pregnancy care in sickle cell disease: Balancing maternal equity and ethical accountability. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 18(3), e82577. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i3.82577

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