The Kebbi Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) under the supervision of Haj. Khadiza Shantali join the world to mark "World Sickle Cell Day' today the 19th June, 2018.

In attendance is The Emir of Gwandu His Royal Highest Alh. Dr. Muhammadu Bashar Iliyasu, The Executive Governor of Kebbi State Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, The Wife of the Governor Haj. Zainab Abubakar, The Speaker Kebbi State House of Assembly Hon. Bello Rilisco. Also in attendance are representatives of FCMB & other banks.

The association create awareness on the importance of genetic counselling and knowledge of individual genotype and its implications, To advocate for special care and protection to children with SCD through proper nutrition. Protection from extreme weather condition and malaria.

Why go through years of pain when you can avoid it, be a sickle cell warrior today. Support this association to help those innocent children to have a well befitted living.

#ISupportKESCA!!

Nice one, hope they spread more awareness to the rural areas.

World sickle cell day is 19th June not 18th though.

Was part of the Lagos Red Umbrella Walk on Saturday. To raise awareness concerning the Sickle Cell, we started the walk from Teslim Balogun Stadium to Ojuelegba Under Bridge, to Itire Road, to Ogunlana Drive, to Marsha Road then back to the Stadium.

The Sickle Cell disorder is inherited blood condition that is transferred from parents to their children that affects red blood cells. People with Sickle Cell disorders have red blood cells that become hard and pointed, get stuck and cause great pain.


Do check for you and your children's genotype in a good lab/hospital.


Do get proper genetic counseling if you and your partner have the AS genotype or one has AC genotype.


Do shoe love and support to those with Sickle Cell. They are just like everyone else and can live well and have successful lives once well managed.



Do Help advocate for Sickle Cell policies, newborn screening and free medications / treatment for people with Sickle Cell disorder.


Do take your drugs, drink plenty of water, avoid extreme cold or heat and the doctor regularly if you have Sickle Cell disorder.



Do support organizations that help people with Sickle Cell disorder.

dominique:
Nice one, hope they spread more awareness to the rural areas.

World sickle cell day is 19th June not 18th though.

Yes it's 19th of June but there are various activities to mark the celebration. There is going to be annual lecture at the muson center tomorrow at onikan.

what a day

guvnor02:
The Kebbi Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) under the supervision of Haj. Khadiza Shantali join the world to mark "World Sickle Cell Day' today the 19th June, 2018...

Why go through years of pain when you can avoid it, be a sickle cell warrior today. Support this association to help those innocent children to have a well befitted living.

#ISupportKESCA!!

Thanks for sharing

How does one find out more about this organization?

dominique:
Nice one, hope they spread more awareness to the rural areas.

World sickle cell day is 19th June not 18th though.

Its noted, thanks.

isoright

alignacademy:


Thanks for sharing

How does one find out more about this organization?

Thanks for your enquiry, kindly contact KESCA through the attached bulletin below for more information.

Our president no join celebrate?

Why go through the pain when you can avoid it? The real question. If you say it's love, e go soon clear. If you think you have fund for medication, the stress and lack of peace nko. Please pity the unborn children, if the genotype isn't compatible, LET GO.

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Kudos to them. God bless them.

Funjosh:
The Sickle Cell disorder is inherited blood condition that is transferred from parents to their children that affects red blood cells. People with Sickle Cell disorders have red blood cells that become hard and pointed, get stuck and cause great pain.


Do check for you and your children's genotype in a good lab/hospital.


Do get proper genetic counseling if you and your partner have the AS genotype or one has AC genotype.


Do shoe love and support to those with Sickle Cell. They are just like everyone else and can live well and have successful lives once well managed.



Do Help advocate for Sickle Cell policies, newborn screening and free medications / treatment for people with Sickle Cell disorder.


Do take your drugs, drink plenty of water, avoid extreme cold or heat and the doctor regularly if you have Sickle Cell disorder.



Do support organizations that help people with Sickle Cell disorder.

Well said bro...

Safest state.