Youths and teenagers in 12 public junior and senior secondary schools in Ikeja local government area of Lagos State have been urged to know their genotype to reduce Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) in Nigeria.
The Lagos State Government organised a quiz and debate competition for students to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day in Lagos with focus on the history causes, presentation, symptoms, diagnosis, management and treatment of SCD.
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Speaking during the competition at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, Secretariat Alausa-Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye explained that the event recognized youths who are change agents in the fight against SCD.
He said: “You are truly instrumental in this fight against SCD. I therefore urge you all to fully utilize this opportunity to educate and inform yourselves on SCD and ensure we are adequately equipped to play our individual roles in this fight.”
He Ogboye also revealed the government has facilitated the establishment of Sickle Cell Clubs in schools and health facilities.
Prizes were then presented to winners of the competition: Agidingbi Senior High School won the debate competition in the senior category while Oregun Junior High School won in the junior category.
The quiz competition was won by Army Cantonment Junior Secondary School.
