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Resilience, hope and advocacy took centre stage as stakeholders gathered for the Second Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Party and Medical Outreach, an event that blended celebration with a renewed call for ...

We are excited to introduce the dynamic facilitators for the Sickle Cell Action Community Health Fellowship, brought to you by OA Initiative and proudly supported by the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NY...

Join the Sickle Cell Action Community Health Fellowship and be part of the movement saving lives and building healthier futures! In just 3 months, you’ll gain: ✅Training & Certification ✅Mentorship & ...

I was delighted to come across the Development Update of the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria under Governor Biodun Oyebanji and see our work at OA Initiative captured (pg. 19, subsection 9). It rem...

Living with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be a daily balancing act. Between managing pain, preventing complications, and staying on top of medications, it’s easy to overlook two simple but incredibly p...

Living with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be a daily balancing act. Between managing pain, preventing complications, and staying on top of medications, it’s easy to overlook two simple but incredibly p...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) remains one of Nigeria’s most devastating yet under-addressed public health challenges. With over 150,000 babies born with SCD annually—making Nigeria the country with the hig...

In celebration of World Sickle Cell and Blood Donor Day, the O.A Initiative in partnership with Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme (EKHIS) hos...

…as Group honours Oyebanji for pro-people health policy Ekiti State Government, through its Health Insurance scheme has registered over 1,000 sickle cell warriors into its programme with the aim of re...

The Constituency Office of Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, Jr., Member representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is pleased to announce the facilitation of the...

We anticipate another time of celebration and reflection. As we approach the International Women's Day 2025, we reflect on the growth we have achieved as we look forward to great heights. Over decades...

Valentine’s Day is a season of love A time when couples express their affection through gifts, dates, and heartfelt words. But beyond the flowers and chocolates, love requires responsibility. While en...

A middle-aged man identified as Kunle Adebayo has commended the Ekiti state government and the Olanipekun Ayomide (O.A) Initiative for the free medical services for his 10-year-old daughter. The O.A...

Introduction Living with sickle cell anemia comes with unique challenges, but with the right habits, mindset, and support, it’s possible to lead a fulfilling life. As we step into a new year, let’s exp...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. OA Initiative has found her role in building a healthier Nigeria in tandem with SDG 3. We are going one school at a time, equipping young minds wit...

SDG 3 regarding good health and well being is one of the 17 sustainable development goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The target is to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing at all ...

Meet Adesoye Oluwatosin, our #WarriorWoman of the week! A practicing physician, passionate sickle cell advocate, and educator, she's the founder of Sickle Cell Celebs and Sicklelive Foundation, dedicat...

Sickle Cell is not a death sentence‼️ Sickle Cell victims survive, we have older generation of people living with Sickle Cell. Embrace and support them. 🥰🫂 #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SCDAwareness #B...

Sickle Cell is not a gene to be taken from one parent, NO! 🙅‍♂ Both parents took part. This is why you have to know where you stand (your genotype) and your partner's own before you jump into a lifeti...

The only way to celebrate Sickle Cell warriors is to support and spread love to them. 🥰🫂 They are victims of circumstance; it could have been me or you! They are not just ordinary individuals but war...

What is Sickle Cell Disease? We all have heard about Sickle Cell at one point in our life, but not everyone understands how it comes about. Sickle Cell is inherited, not a natural occurrence! #Sickl...

It came as a shock when AG Baby said in one of his songs titled "5 Star" that he is a victim of sickle cell. I mean, who would have guessed that, right? This shows how warriors have been hiding their ...

A standing ovation for our warrior. 🤩 Spotlighting and celebrating our woman, she has not only proved that you can live with Sickle Cell but also let the world understand that you can be a warrior and...

Love is a sweet thing but before it leads to ultimate cry, struggles and pain, make sure you and your partner check your genotype. Love is not enough, save your unborn generation. #SickleCellAwarenes...

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells, causing them to become rigid and form a characteristic sickle or crescent shape. This can lead to...

O.A. Initiative is a Non-Profit Organisation that helps people with Sickle Cell Disease access FREE MEDICAL care in Ekiti State. The first phase of the enrolment recorded over 500 Sickle Cell Warrio...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder, and there are several myths and misconceptions associated with it. It's important to dispel these myths to promote accurate understanding and redu...

The O.A. Initiative team visited Dr. Filani Oyebanji, the Honourable Commissioner for Health in Ekiti State, as part of the events planned for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The group which was l...