Lagos State Government on Monday received 88 specialised pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices including; 225 crutches, 360 eyeglasses and play materials from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) for children with disabilities and special needs, to meet the specific needs of identified children across the state. The donation is expected to advance disability inclusion...
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Over 1.5 Million Nigerian Children have Sickle Cell Disease – Lancet Study
Nigeria accounts for the highest burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, with an estimated over 1.5 million children under the age of 15 living with the condition, a major new international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has revealed. The study, led by Professor of Public Health at Teesside University, United...