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Economic Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria: When Treatment Costs More Than Survival

January 27, 2026 0

By Precious Nwonu In Nigeria, sickle cell disease (SCD) affects an estimated 2–3% of the population, with roughly 150,000 babies born with the condition each year. Beyond the medical challenges, the financial toll on families is staggering, deeply entwined with the country’s harsh economic realities. Routine management including regular consultations, blood tests, hydroxyurea, and folic acid medications can cost tens …

Help! Sickle Cell Anemia Patient, Japheth Needs N4m For Hip Surgery

May 21, 2019 0

A non-governmental organisation, Beulah Sickle Cell Foundation, Abuja has called on well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of one of the patients under its care. Japheth Maichibi, 30, has been in the care of the organisation for over a year on intensive treatment. With a worsening health condition, the needed support is now beyond what the organisation can handle. …