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Sickle Cell

September 12, 2025

Sickle Cell: Group seeks mandatory genetic counselling for intending couples

Mr Adeseye further called for access to affordable medicines to reduce the financial burden on families.

October 19, 2024

138,000 children born annually with sickle cell disease, says KESCA

A consultant with Kebbi Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) says over 138,000 children are born annually with sickle cell disease in Nigeria

Sickle cell patient
January 23, 2024

Anambra offers children with sickle cell disorder free health insurance

Mr Onyemaechi said managing sickle cell could be financially draining for parents and adults who are sickle cell patients.

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June 19, 2023

Sickle cell disorder not death sentence; 150,000 Nigerians born annually with disease: SCFN

Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease globally, with a significant portion of the population carrying the sickle cell trait.

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