Haemoglobin electrophoretic pattern among resident in Sokoto, Nigeria

Introduction Haemoglobinopathies are fast becoming a global health problem. It is estimated that about 300000 children are born each year with a severe inherited disorder of haemoglobin and that approximately 80% of these births occur in low- or middleincome countries particular in Africa [1]. Haemoglobinopathies are inherited disorders of haemoglobin. They