sickle-cell
16 Jan
Health experts have advised Nigerians living with Sickle cell disorder (SCD) to see the disease as a national health emergency and work towards reducing the burden of the disease.
9 Jan
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Endowment Foundation has committed $300,000 to advance haematology research on critical blood disorders such as leukaemia and sickle cell disease.
25 Nov
These Genes Foundation, an advocacy organisation, has renewed its commitment to supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria. The foundation's relaunch event, held recently in Lagos, stressed the need for collective action to address the burden faced by victims. Founded by the late Tosyn Bucknor, a passionate advocate for SCD awareness, the…
2 Nov
In a determined push to eliminate sickle cell disease in Kano State, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson for the Kano State gov
22 Oct
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
19 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.
10 Oct
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.
3 Oct
The first sets of patients for bone marrow transplants at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) are currently undergoing post-transplant care within the hospital.
18 Sep
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.
15 Sep
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…
4 May 2024
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.
4 May 2024
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.
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