Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges.
“Many patients do not die because treatment is impossible. They die because diagnosis comes too late due to inability to pay for tests,” Mr Bagana said.
The convening focused on reducing financial hardship and strengthening domestic healthcare financing.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies.
“This is a global agreement that every human being is entitled to.’’
This is contained in a statement issued by the press secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Shauibu, on Saturday in Kano.
