Tag: sickle cell
Eat good food to replace lost cells, don advises sickle cell patients
Prof. Obiageli Nnodu of the University of Abuja has advised sickle cell patients to eat good diet rich in fruits and vegetables to replace...
FG establishes six sickle cell reference centres
The Federal Government has established six sickle cell reference centres in six Federal Medical Centres (FMCs) across the country, Prof. Isaac Adewole, the Minister...
Optometrist advises people with sickle cell diseases
An optometrist, Dr Chika Okereke, has advised people with sickle cell disease to have periodic eye examinations to look for possible damage to the...
‘Sickle Cell Disease not a death sentence’
Dr Samson Sule, a Consultant Paediatrician at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Kogi State, says Sickle-Cell Disease (SCD), the foremost genetic disease, is...
Edo Assembly passes bill to amend Sickle Cell Centre law
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill for a law to amend the provisions for the establishment of Edo State...
Expert recommends psychological intervention for sickle cell management
An Abuja-based Clinical Psychologist, Mrs Maureen Osuji, has recommended psychological intervention programme for the management of patients with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) to improve...
Okowa drums support for sickle cell campaign
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has urged Nigerians on the need to increase support and advocacy on sickle cell disease in the country.
The...
Association receives N5m donation for construction of sickle cell clinic
An oil magnate, Mr Arthur Eze, has donated N5 million to the Association of People Living With Sickle Cell Disorder (PLWSCD) for the construction...
Ambode pledges support to Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday pledged the support of the state government to see to the completion of the Bone Marrow...