Tag: sickle cell anaemia
Obaseki calls for national campaign against sickle cell disease
"Today, the Edo State Primary Health Care join hands with you and we look forward to partnering with you end…
Senate passes bill to control sickle cell disease in Nigeria
The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary).
Sickle cell: Association advocates compulsory genotype test for couples
The Association of Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in Gombe State has called for compulsory genotype test of intending couples. Malam…
Abia First Lady promises free routine drugs to sickle cell patients
Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, wife of Abia Governor, on Wednesday said the aspiration of her foundation, Vicar Hope Foundation (VHF), was…
Association donates N10m for production of sickle cell drug
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has donated N10 million to the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD)…
‘How Nigeria Can Tackle Sickle Cell Disorder’
Nigeria can greatly reduce its Sickle Cell prevalence with increased public enlightenment, a minister’s aide, Dr. Olukayode Oyeleye said at…
Sickle Cell Disorder Early Warning Signals – A Review
By Olukayode Oyeleye Traffic signs are static, but they are consistent. They are meant to instruct road users, whether transporters…
Salako Advocates Moderate Lifestyle For Sickle Cell Patients
For sufferers of sickle cell anaemia, the best way to avoid crisis and living to a ripe age is to…