Amoke Delivers Ahead of Santa

Amoke Delivers Ahead of Santa

Medical Equipment & Supplies Donated to Partners Ibadan – Dec 2021 Amoke Foundation has fulfilled one of its promises less than six months after the official launch of the charitable organisation. In collaboration with its partner,  Medshare – an...
Amoke – in the news!

Amoke – in the news!

Sickle cell and laudable interventions Punch – Tola Dehinde  6th Nov 2021 A few months ago, a friend sent me an invitation to the launch of a foundation dedicated to sickle cell. I do get a lot of such invites, especially as we are in the Zoom era.  Sometimes,...
Crizanlizumab

Crizanlizumab

NHS England to offer breakthrough treatment for sickle cell disease The Guardian – Andrew Gregory (Health Editor) Oct 5, 2021 Crizanlizumab is the first new therapy for 20 years for serious and lifelong health condition Thousands of patients in England are to...
Senate Bill

Senate Bill

Senate Passes Bill To Manage Sickle Cell Disease In Nigeria Tribune Online  Sep 21, 2021   The Senate has passed a bill seeking to control and manage sickle cell anaemia, a genetically inherited disease in Nigeria. The passage of the bill followed the...
Ferriprox

Ferriprox

Ferriprox Approved in Brazil to Treat Iron Overload in SCD Patients by Marta Figueiredo PhD | September 16, 2021   Regulators in Brazil have approved Ferriprox (deferiprone), Chiesi Global Rare Diseases’ iron-binding oral treatment, for blood transfusion-induced...
Nutrition

Nutrition

What I’ve Learned About Protein and Sickle Cell Disease by Somi Igbene, PhD, ANutr | September 8, 2021   Nutrition is the least explored area of sickle cell management, but many interesting research studies provide insight into its benefits in reducing sickle...
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