2805: Health and Wellness: Understanding Anemia

When there is a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin, the body's cells do not find enough oxygen, and this causes symptoms of anemia. There are many types of anemia, and each type has a different cause. It may be a deficiency of some vitamins, such as iron or folic B-12, or a blood problem. Dr Bino Andrea Ahmed is a Digestive System and Liver Disease Specialist and Lecturer at the College of Medicine, Juba University. He speaks about the condition to Radio Miraya's Joana Poni.