57 Sickle Cell News

The Fates

Warrior Woman Osunfemi Wanbi: Sometimes it's not up to a couple to decide what they want or don't want – The Fates must have their way!

Inaccurate Genotype Tests

Laboratory Errors are a common headache in Africa – perhaps another instance of The Fates having their way? Dr. Edith Omenkeukwu resigns to Fate and remains prayerful for grace and stability

Change of Guard at SCDAA

Beverley Francis-Gibson steps down as President/CEO, succeeded by Regina Hartfield

Awareness

Gabriel Adewunmi Alabi Foundation (GAAF) shines the light on SCD at secondary schools in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

Your Career Or Your Child?

Chief Ms Julie Coker, one of Africa's Pioneer TV personalities and Beauty Queen, recalls dumping her rising career to take care of son with SCD

Clinical Trials

Pipsickle Clinical Trials is the first randomized trial to be performed among pregnant women with SCD in Nigeria

Travel

Sickle Cell Warrior Dr. Rao Olayeye gives hints on safe, health-enhancing air travel for fellow warriors

Foundation

Fit To Achieve Foundation (FTA) lends a helping hand to disadvantaged sickle cell warriors in rural areas

Dental Health

Poor oral hygiene can adversely affect your overall health, leading to clogged arteries, heart disease and stroke

Consulting Ifa

Family consults Ifa priest (babalawo) to get at root of child’s falling ill so readily, so often

In Memoriam

Unlikely Hollywood actor Bolaji ‘The Alien’ Badejo was chosen for his height rather than his acting skills