Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria

Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria A global nonprofit leader in the fight against sickle cell disorder (SCD), championing the prevention, care, cure, and control of SCD ❤️🌍

The formation of the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria was preceded by the formation of Sickle Cell Clubs around the country and of the Federation of Sickle Cell Clubs of Nigeria in 1991. The Sickle Cell Club is a non-governmental, non - profit making patient/parent support and advocacy organization that is basically unsuited to addressing some other important issues in sickle cell disorder (SCD) control, such as, research, capacity development, policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation in a sustained manner. In order to focus on these important issues, the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria was established in November 1994, as a non-governmental and non-profit making organisation dedicated to the proper care and control of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria.

29/01/2026

Children are not young adults, they are different and function differently.

In our first episode for the year, Dr. Annette Akinsete sits with renowned Peadiatrician, Dr Ijeoma Akinwunmi, to discuss the unique challenges that children with SCD are faced with, how parents can be better supportive, rather than stigmatising.

New episode coming out this Saturday.

Our state-of-the-art Molecular Laboratory offers comprehensive molecular diagnostic services, including prenatal diagnos...
28/01/2026

Our state-of-the-art Molecular Laboratory offers comprehensive molecular diagnostic services, including prenatal diagnosis (PND) of hemoglobinopathies, HLA typing, chimerism testing/monitoring, and laboratory space for advanced research and development capabilities.

With every analysis, we deliver accurate, timely, and dependable results, empowering clinicians and patients with the clarity they need for informed health decisions.

Send a message to get started!

23/01/2026

For expectant couples at risk, the fear of the unknown is a constant, and can overshadow the joy that comes with expecting a baby. Knowing your baby’s genotype before birth brings clarity, peace of mind, and the opportunity to plan better as a couple and as a family.
SCFN Molecular Laboratory stands at the center of clinical excellence, offering Prenatal Diagnosis (PND) that helps expectant couples determine their baby’s genotype during pregnancy.
Beyond PND, our laboratory provides comprehensive molecular diagnostic services, including HLA typing, chimerism testing, and genomics research, all designed to support informed decisions in Sickle Cell care and management.

Our team works closely with families and clinicians, delivering reliable genetic insights that continue to transform how Sickle Cell Disorder is understood and managed in Nigeria.

Contact us today to begin your PND journey!

14/01/2026

As we settle into the new year, we take time to reflect on what 2025 looked like for us.
From community outreaches and sensitisation programmes to free drug administration, free genotype point-of-care testing, health workers training, and delivering quality sickle cell care to hard-to-reach communities, 2025 was truly a year of measurable impact.

None of these happened in isolation. Our progress was driven by strong partnerships, a shared vision, and a collective commitment to improving the lives of people affected by sickle cell disorder.

We are deeply grateful to every partner who walked and worked with us.
This is what collaboration looks like.
This is impact.
This is SCFN at work.

New pages to fill.New strength to discover.New stories to live.Here’s to a hopeful and powerful 2026 !
01/01/2026

New pages to fill.
New strength to discover.
New stories to live.
Here’s to a hopeful and powerful 2026 !

Over the last 365 days, we have shown up together through care, advocacy, and as a flourishing community. From our leade...
31/12/2025

Over the last 365 days, we have shown up together through care, advocacy, and as a flourishing community.

From our leadership, donors and partners, to champions , caregivers, our dedicated staff, and to the individuals and families we serve, we say thank you.

And to you, our growing online community who engaged, shared, and always lent a voice, and our podcast guests who trusted us with their stories, we appreciate you all. This impact belongs to all of us.

This is SCFN Wrapped 2025. None of it would have been possible without you. ❤️


2025 wouldn’t have been the same without you. We celebrate you, our champions today and every day. Thank you!
31/12/2025

2025 wouldn’t have been the same without you. We celebrate you, our champions today and every day.

Thank you!

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate you, the champions, caregivers, supporters, and friends who made 2025 meaning...
30/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate you, the champions, caregivers, supporters, and friends who made 2025 meaningful.

Thank you for showing up and showing out.❤️🤗

No win is too small. Every act of strength, recovery, and perseverance deserves to be celebrated. Today, we celebrate y...
30/12/2025

No win is too small. Every act of strength, recovery, and perseverance deserves to be celebrated.

Today, we celebrate you, Champion!

In case you missed this episode of The Champions Pulse, it’s a powerful reminder of why Sickle Cell should never be kept...
30/12/2025

In case you missed this episode of The Champions Pulse, it’s a powerful reminder of why Sickle Cell should never be kept secret, and why empathy begins with awareness.

🎧 Click the link in our bio to listen.

In this episode of The Champions Pulse, Iguehi shares her journey from growing up with stigma and secrecy to undergoing ...
28/12/2025

In this episode of The Champions Pulse, Iguehi shares her journey from growing up with stigma and secrecy to undergoing a Bone Marrow Transplant at 20 Living with Sickle Cell Disorder doesn’t end at surviving crises. It affects education, mental health, and the ability to dream freely.

Six years later, she reflects on life without pain, the power of community, and why talking openly about Sickle Cell matters more than ever.

🎙️ Click this link to listen to the full conversation.
https://zurl.co/EBakR


27/12/2025

Iguehi's life changed for good after she underwent a Bone Marrow Transplant.

She had kept her Sickle Cell Disorder to herself for so long till she decided to speak up and tell her story.

A new episode of The Champions Pulse coming soon.

Address

National Sicklecell Centre, Opp Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH), Ishaga Road
Lagos
234001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+2348035846666

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