As part of its efforts to propagate the awareness of Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria, the Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF) landed in   Ekiti state , Nigeria  for their yearly awarness programme and  lecture on the importance of educating Nigerians on “Knowing Your Genotype”

The lecture was delivered during the   award ceremony hosted by Adeyinka Ologbenla-Falusi Female Empowerment Programme (AOFFEP), a local organization in Efon Alaaye Ekiti State that empowers and encourages the girl child on their journey to higher science education through periodic visits, financial awards and encouragements.

Speaking at the award ceremony, SCHAF stated the need to drive home prevention approaches and care of people living with Sickle Cell Disease.

The lecture was focused on “The importance of awareness of Sickle Cell Disease, its challenges and the role of education and informed decision making by youths at a future date”

“Importance of Point of Care Genotype diagnosis within 5minutes, with results issued on a durable Genotype Card immediately and without the sophistication of transporting blood samples for analysis”.

“The importance of Know Your Genotype (KYG) clubs to be planted in different secondary schools”.

SCHAF team  also stressed on the importance of early detection as a means of proper management and also featured free genotype using the Point of Care Testing Method for the secondary school students.

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