Tag: sickle cell anaemia
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Singer Adekunle Gold reveals risky health issues he battled with
Nigerian Afropop artiste, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly called Adekunle Gold, has finally opened up on his battle with sickle cell anaemia. The artiste revealed that he was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth.
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Anambra Govt. offers children with sickle cell disorder free health insurance
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) is collaborating with the state ministry of health to offer free health insurance to children living with sickle cell disorder. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Managing Director, ASHIA, said this during the registration of no fewer than 20 children living with sickle
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US endorses first gene therapies to treat sickle cell patients
The US Food and Drug Administration approved two milestone treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, representing the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older. Additionally, one of these therapies, Casgevy, is the first FDA-approved treatment to utilize a type of novel genome editing technology, signaling an…
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Nigerian Ministry Unveils Sickle Cell Treatment and Agricultural Innovations
In a momentous announcement, the Minister of Science and Technology, Adeleke Mamora, on Tuesday revealed remarkable advancements in healthcare and agriculture during a press briefing held at the prestigious Presidential Villa in Abuja. With a strong focus on improving the nation’s well-being, Mamora unveiled the Ministry’s groundbreaking achievements in tackling prevalent diseases. He said through…
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Senator Abe promises Senate, Sickle Cell Anaemia group partnership
The senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has promised to spearhead sickle cell awareness campaign and the group’s collaboration with the Senate. Senator Abe who was speaking at a symposium to mark the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2017, said he would facilitate the Senate committee on Health to work…