Sickle Cell Education Centre

15/07/2026

A Quiet Walk. An Extraordinary Journey.

There is nothing dramatic about this video - just a gentle walk towards the entrance of Agbala Daniel Church, Kojumole, Ile-Ife.

But the man being carefully assisted is no ordinary elder.

On June 12, 2026, Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba, one of the oldest known people living with sickle cell disorder in the world marked his 90th birthday.

For generations, people with sickle cell disorder were told they would never reach adulthood. Yet here is a living testament to resilience, hope and the possibilities that continue to redefine the narrative.

Every careful step tells a story.
Every year is a victory.
Every moment is an inspiration to the global sickle cell community.

May his journey continue to encourage warriors, families, caregivers, researchers and advocates around the world.

07/05/2026

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04/05/2026

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17/04/2026

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26/02/2026

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25/01/2026

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21/01/2026

17/01/2026

Inside the Jan to March edition of SICKLE CELL NEWS and WORLD REPORT: Guinea father + Indian mom produce child with scd undiagnosed

15/01/2026

Sickle cell disease affects millions of Nigerians, yet our voices are often fragmented.

Join the GANSID Town Hall Meeting as we discuss how to build a stronger, unified national voice for sickle cell disease in Nigeria.

📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM WAT
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

Register here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/townhallgansid

Please share with sickle cell clubs, caregivers, and advocates.

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11/01/2026

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India’s historic push to eliminate sickle cell disease and thalassemia by 2035/2047 is explored in depth in the Jan–March 2026 Special Indian Edition of Sickle Cell News. This issue brings together policy insight, frontline clinical voices, community perspectives, and lived experiences from India and beyond—examining what elimination really means in practice. Essential reading for clinicians, advocates, policymakers, and families affected by inherited blood disorders.

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