The Oladipupo Foundation has appealed to the Nigerian government for assistance in subsidizing the cost of stem cell transplants for sickle cell patients. This appeal was made during a sensitization walk on World Sickle Cell Day in Abeokuta.
Kesiena Ikek, a sickle cell anemia survivor, urged the Nigerian government to enhance healthcare access and drug affordability on World Sickle Cell Day. She highlighted the stigma and neglect faced by patients and called for public education and better medical support.
Mrs. Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra, seeks support for sickle cell patients, emphasizing the need for emotional and financial assistance. She calls for community action to reduce stigma and improve healthcare access, advocating for early testing and social inclusion.
