1 week ago Sickle cell ‘warriors’ lament high cost of drugs, stigmatisation

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta June 19 was the day earmarked as the World Sickle Cell Day. The special day was to call the attention of the world to the predicaments of sufferers of a genotype disorder known as sickle cell disease. Sufferers of this disease are called ‘warriors’ to indicate their resilience and endurance in […] The post Sickle cell ‘warriors’ lament high cost of drugs, stigmatisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ekiti Health Insurance Scheme Enrolls 1,000 Persons With Sickle Cell Anaemia

Over 1,000 persons with sickle cell anaemia have been registered in the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme to reduce the financial burden on them and improve their well-being. The executive director of a non-governmental organization, O.A. Initiative, Dr Ayomide Olanipekun who disclosed this yesterday said the people were registered in 2023 to benefit from the […]

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2 w. ago Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors

Tribune Online Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold, through his foundation, has announced the 5 Star Care, which will provide comprehensive free health insurance to 1000 sickle cell warriors. For this initiative, the Adekunle Gold Foundation is partnering with the Lagos State Health Scheme Management (LASHMA), Sickle Cell Management Initiatives (SAMI), and the Lagos State Ministry of Health. […] Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sickle Cell: Ekiti Enrolls 1,000 Patients In Health Insurance Scheme

Over 1,000 sickle cell ‘warriors’ have been registered into the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme to reduce the disease financial burden on them and improving their total wellbeing as well as their health status. Executive Director of a non-governmental organisation, O.A. Initiative, Dr Ayomide Olanipekun disclosed this said the people were registered in 2023 to […]

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2 w. ago Kwara: 10,000 residents screened for sickle cell in five years

Tribune Online Kwara: 10,000 residents screened for sickle cell in five years “For individuals living with sickle cell, they should understand that it’s not a cage. You can do whatever you want to do in life, achieve all your goals and succeed. You are allowed to live your life to the fullest”, she said. Kwara: 10,000 residents screened for sickle cell in five years Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ekiti registers over 1,000 Sickle Cell warriors into free health scheme

Tribune Online Ekiti registers over 1,000 Sickle Cell warriors into free health scheme We are proud to announce that EKSUTH Blood bank has deemed it fit to give every sickle cell warrior one pint of blood free whenever the Ekiti registers over 1,000 Sickle Cell warriors into free health scheme Tribune Online

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2 w. ago World Sickle Cell Day: Oyo Offers Free Medication To 300 Persons Living With SCD

As part of activities marking this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, Oyo State Government has offered free medication to over 300 persons living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at a sensitisation programme in Ibadan, the state capital. The government reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens, especially individuals living with SCD. Speaking […]

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3 w. ago Harvard Hematologist, Achebe, Advocates Continuous Newborn Screening Against Sickle Cell

A renowned Harvard hematologist, Maureen Okam Achebe, has called for the institutionalisation of continuous newborn screening across Nigeria and Africa as a critical step toward reducing the devastating impact of sickle cell disease. Achebe, who is the clinical director of Hematology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Associate Professor of Medicine and Global Health Equity […]

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4 w. ago Sickle Cell: Experts Push For Gene Therapy As Nigeria Bears Highest Burden Globally

With Nigeria home to the highest number of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, health experts have called for curative therapies such as gene therapy and bone marrow transplants as viable solutions for millions suffering from the condition. Speaking at the 5th Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease held in Abuja, experts spotlighted […]

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