Edo First Lady’s Office Raises Awareness on World Sickle Cell Day
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Edo First Lady’s Office Raises Awareness on World Sickle Cell Day
By Adesuwa Ehimuan
As the world marks World Sickle Cell Day, the Coordinator Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has sounded a crucial warning about the rising incidence of the disease in the society during an event held at the former Sickle Cell Centre, Reservation Road, Benin City.
The Coordinator was represented by the Special Adviser on Special Duty, Mrs. Betsy Okonobor, Mrs. Anani emphasized that awareness is key when it comes to sickle cell disease.
She stress the importance of non-discrimination and understanding that Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition, not a contagious one, and genotype checks before marriage can help prevent its transmission.
Mrs Anani urges individuals with the condition to adhere to their medication regimens and commend caregivers for their dedication and parents for their care and support.
The President of the Edo Sickle Cell Club, Dr. Charles Edigin, commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his support, noting that his administration’s efforts have brought hope to those affected by the condition.
He also appreciated the Coordinator, Office of the first lady, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani for her unalloyed support towards the Edo Sickle Cell Club.
The 2025 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, themed “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy, encourages all and sundry to check their genotypes before marriage. We can take steps to prevent the transmission of this condition. Let’s work together to raise awareness and support those affected.
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