Provision of Routine
Medication to Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. Stem
Cell or Bone Marrow transplant which are available cure for Sickle Cell
Disease, are not easily affordable or available. However, routine medications
are helpful in the management of Sickle Cell Disease. SCHAF resonates soundly
with the need to equip individuals with Sickle Cell Disease with routine drugs
that boost their immunity. Routine
Drugs (Folic
Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin B.Complex, Astymin and Paludrin (Reludrine) and branded souvenirs were provided
by donations from Fidson Healthcare Plc, goodwill donations from kind hearted
individuals. The medications were distributed to Sickle Cell
Disease affected individuals in batches at SCHAF collaborating centers:
i.
30th September 2021:
University College Hospital Ibadan
ii.
7th September 2022: Oni
Childrens Memorial Hospital
iii.
14th September 2022: Oni
Childrens Memorial Hospital
iv.
29th September 2022: Heamatology
Day Care Unit, University College Hospital Ibadan
Comprehensive
health talks and counseling were equally conducted to assist the SCD community
to understand the appropriate use of their medication and home care of their
wards when not in the hospital.