…years ago, a marriage counsellor at their church had advised him and his wife to undergo genotype testing. According to him, the test results showed they were genetically compatible, with one partner having the AA genotype and the other having the AS genotype. He said the problem began when it was discovered that the l…

…that no patient is left behind," he said. The commissioner emphasised the importance of genotype testing, especially before marriage, to help prevent the disease. "When two carriers marry, there is a high chance of having a child with sickle cell. That is why premarital screening is very important," he explained. He al…