sickle cell disease

One in Four Nigerians Carries Sickle Cell Gene: Experts Demand Urgent Action Medical experts discussing sickle cell research in Abuja

Medical experts discussing sickle cell research in Abuja

One in Four Nigerians Carries Sickle Cell Gene: Experts Demand Urgent Action

Mirian Gom April 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts have issued a stark warning over Nigeria’s sickle cell burden, revealing that...

Early Screening Can Save Sickle Cell Children – Experts Warn Health workers conducting sickle cell screening for newborns in Nigeria

Health workers conducting sickle cell screening for newborns in Nigeria

Early Screening Can Save Sickle Cell Children – Experts Warn

Oluwatobi Adu February 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s persistently high under-five deaths linked to sickle cell disease stem largely from the...

Lagos Launches Sickle Cell Daycare Centres Across all Councils Lagos Health Commissioner announces new sickle cell daycare centres

Lagos Health Commissioner announces new sickle cell daycare centres

Lagos Launches Sickle Cell Daycare Centres Across all Councils

Mirian Gom September 19, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State government has announced plans to establish haematology daycare centres in every...