Proceedings Of The 2017 Sickle Cell Support Society Of Nigeria (SCSSN) Biennial Conference – Reducing The Burden Of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) In Our Communities

Abstract

The Sickle Cell Support Society of Nigeria SCSSN is an umbrella body that brings together Nigerian doctors, scientists, NGOs and patients with interest in sickle cell disease (SCD), both within the country and in the Diaspora.  The Society has made progress in advocacy for the control of (SCD), building collaborations for scientific research and establishing guidelines for uniform management of patients with the disease at primary secondary and tertiary health care levels. This has been done by working closely with the government and professional groups both within and outside the country. 

The theme of the 2017 biennial conference was “Reducing the Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in Our Communities” with 4 sub themes: Multisectoral Approach in the Control of SCD, Early Detection of and Appropriate Intervention for SCD, New Treatments in SCD and Setting the Research Agenda for SCD in Nigeria. The Conference held at the Centre for Management and Environment Control, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, from the 23 to 25 of August 2017.We hereby present the Conference proceedings.