Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria Achieves Groundbreaking Bone Marrow Transplant
A CHAT WITH MR. OLUFUNSO SOBANDE
November 2, 2024
Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria Achieves Groundbreaking Bone Marrow Transplant: First non-profit organisation in Africa to lead a comprehensive Bone Marrow Transplant initiative for sickle cell disorder, in partnership with Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
October 2024, Lagos, Nigeria – Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) has achieved a historic breakthrough by completing the first-of-its-kind Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in Nigeria and West Africa, using advanced technology and expertise. In partnership with LUTH, the organisation established a state-of-the-art, advanced-technology Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in Lagos.
This ground-breaking procedure marks a new era in healthcare for persons living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria, reducing the need for expensive medical tourism and providing accessible, life-saving treatment to thousands of Nigerians affected by the disorder.
As Nigeria holds the world’s largest population of persons with sickle cell disorder, this groundbreaking achievement underscores the country’s significant role in leading the charge to address this global health issue.
