1 hour 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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6 h. 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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10 h. 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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5 d. ago Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

Sharafadeen Alli, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District has urged Nigerians to rededicate read more Democracy Day: Oyo senator urges Nigerians to rededicate selves to peace, justice, national development

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5 d. ago Church of Nigeria celebrates 170 years of faith, progress in Oyo

Tribune Online Church of Nigeria celebrates 170 years of faith, progress in Oyo In a historic celebration blending tradition, spirituality, and social legacy, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) marked 170 years of Christian witness in Oyo with a vibrant two-day event that honored the past, celebrated the present, and looked forward with hope. Held in Oyo town, one of Nigeria’s most historic centers of Yoruba civilization, the […] Church of Nigeria celebrates 170 years of faith, progress in Oyo Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution

Tribune Online World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Oyo State Government has used the occasion of this year's World Environment Day to announce the launch of the Oyo Plastic Drive, promoting awareness, incentivising plastic collection, and collaborating with recycling industries. World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Children’s Day: Oyo senator calls for stronger commitment to children’s rights, education

Sharafadèen Alli, All Progressives Congress (APC) senator that represents the Oyo South Senatorial District, has called on all stakeholders, including read more Children’s Day: Oyo senator calls for stronger commitment to children’s rights, education

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2 w. ago Menstrual Hygiene Day: UNICEF, Oyo govt engage 700 students on rights during menstruation

Tribune Online Menstrual Hygiene Day: UNICEF, Oyo govt engage 700 students on rights during menstruation According to him, menstruation is a normal occurrence that happens in the body; it is not something to be ashamed of but rather something to be proud of because it indicates that they are complete women. Menstrual Hygiene Day: UNICEF, Oyo govt engage 700 students on rights during menstruation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Like in US, UK, we aim to push survival chance of sickle cell carriers in Africa to 90% —Sickle cell survivor/US

Tribune Online Like in US, UK, we aim to push survival chance of sickle cell carriers in Africa to 90% —Sickle cell survivor/US-based medical doctor, Titilope Fasipe •Speaks on her team being among top five finalists for MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million grant Nigeria-born Dr. Titilope Fasipe and her team at Texas Children’s Hospital, United States, are working to integrate sickle cell disease care into Africa’s primary health care systems to save millions of children. Their project was recently named a top five […] Like in US, UK, we aim to push survival chance of sickle cell carriers in Africa to 90% —Sickle cell survivor/US-based medical doctor, Titilope Fasipe Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FIRS Boss Cautions Stakeholders Against Tax Burden On Poor Nigerians 

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji has cautioned stakeholders against adding tax burden on the poor. Speaking at the two-day 157th JTB meeting in Ibadan, Oyo state, Aderemi charged stakeholders under the aegis of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) and others in the revenue generation drive to adopt strategy and […]

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3 w. ago 2025 World Culture Day: Oyo reiterates commitment to cultural values

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to uplift the cultural values for social stability and the development of read more 2025 World Culture Day: Oyo reiterates commitment to cultural values

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