Health
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu
Awka, June 19, 2024 (NAN) The Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, says Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) remains one of the most largely neglected health challenge in the society.
Soludo, Founder of Healthy Living Initiative, made the assertion on Wednesday to commemorate the World Sickle Cell Day marked on June 19 annually.
She said there was the need to raise awareness about the disorder and deliberate on the challenges faced by persons living with sickle cell disorder.
“Today, as we join the global community to mark the World Sickle Cell Day, it is essential to note that sickle cell disease remains the most neglected health challenge in our society today.
“We need to think of what we have been able to do or what more we can do to help them through the whole journey.
“We have a responsibility to care for and support these special people, whether in our homes, workplaces, and larger communities,” she said.
Soludo advocated increased campaign on genotype education and provision of basic platforms for persons living with sickle cell disorder to succeed in their own ambitions.
She also urged Nigerians to stop stigmatising persons with sickle cell disorder as it was not their making to live in such health condition
“Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo will intensify public enlightenment on sickle cell disorder and how it can be prevented.
”The initiative will as well support persons living with the disorder to ensure a healthy living,” she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Vivian Ihechu
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