In a determined push to eliminate sickle cell disease in Kano State, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson for the Kano State gov

A 12-year-old boy has become the first patient in the U.S. to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease, The New York Times reported Oct

Crimson Bow Sickle Cell Initiative has empowered 250 sickle cell patients with skills and grants during its Project Empower a Warrior 3.0 themed “Health and Wealth: Balancing Entrepreneurship in Sickle Cell.

To provide world-class medical services and reverse medical tourism in the country, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), has commenced the construction of a medical facility for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders.

The first sets of patients for bone marrow transplants at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) are currently undergoing post-transplant care within the hospital.

To tackle Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), the Nguvu Change Leader, Onor-Obassi Tawo, with the support of the Nigerian Nguvu Collective team, has called for a national legal framework to address sickle cell disease in Nigeria.

The Ondo State Government has expanded its 'Ilera Loro' scheme with the aim of including free healthcare services for sickle cell patients across the state. With 216 sickle cell patients already captured in the scheme, the non-governmental organisation Ignite Sickle Cell Initiative has been advocating for their inclusion in the state since 2021. According to…

Dr. Ayodele Ogunkeyede, a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeon with Hafar Al-batin Central Hospital, Hafar Albatin, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia, has developed novel compression therapy for sickle cell anemia chronic leg ulcers.

The National Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sickle Cell Foundation, Nigeria, Dr. Annette Akinsete, has called on government at all levels in the country to prioritise sickle cell condition in Nigeria by stipulating guidelines and policies that can assist the management of the disease due to the prevalent number of persons who live with it.

The National Health Service (NHS) has made available a new "life-changing" treatment for people living with sickle cell disease. Sky News on Friday reported that thousands of sickle cell patients living in the United Kingdom (UK) could see their lives transformed by the drug, Voxelotor. The report said Voxelotor works by helping hemoglobin, a protein…

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has publicly revealed his battle with sickle cell anemia and offered words of encouragement to others living with the condition. Adekunle Gold, known for his soulful music, surprised fans by dedicating his song "5 Star" to individuals battling sickle cell disease. Before launching into the performance, he addressed the audience, sharing:…

No fewer than 500 widows and sickle cell sufferers, alongside other indigent people in Aruogba community in Edo, have benefited from medical outreach, organized by the Lebarty Community Health Foundation, an NGO.