NGO commemorates World Sickle Day in style, sensitizes 100 households in Nigeria





In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2026, a prominent Non-governmental Organization in Africa also known as The True-Life Projects Africa (TTLP Africa) 
has sensitizes 100 householdsthrough its flagship Sickle Cell Awareness and Promotion (SCAP) Project, delivering community-based public health interventions
and psychosocial support activities in Osogbo, Osun State of southwest, Niergia.

The community-health programme was in alignment with this year’s 2026 global theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” 
the community-health based intervention focused on strengthening health literacy, promoting preventive healthcare, supporting mental wellbeing, 
and improving community resilience for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD).

Speaking on the significance of the intervention, the Founder and Executive Director of The True-Life Projects Africa, Dr. Elijah Adodo noted 
that addressing sickle cell disease requires a holistic approach that goes beyond awareness campaigns.

“Sickle cell disease is not merely a health condition; it is a human development and public health challenge that affects education, productivity, 
mental wellbeing, and household stability. Through SCAP, we are intentionally strengthening health literacy, building psychosocial support systems, 
and leveraging primary healthcare platforms to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease." 

The Executive Director also acknowledged the dedication of the project implementation team members; Pharmacist Anthony Famadewa
who is the project manager, Timothy Akangbe, Ololade Atoyebi, Ifeoluwa Ogunlowo, Adebunmi Ogunrombi,  other SCAP volunteers, and partner 
organizations; whose efforts contributed to the success of the June 2026 activities.

The organization further emphasized that community-led and PHC-integrated interventions remain critical to reducing the burden of sickle cell 
disease in Nigeria, a country that carries one of the highest global burdens of the condition while reaffirming its commitment to building healthier,more resilient communities through four strategic pillars: public health literacy and prevention, psychosocial support and mental wellbeing, primary 
healthcare systems strengthening, and community resilience and policy advocacy.

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