Sickle Cell: LUTH and SCFN Make Breakthrough in Bone Marrow Transplant
The first two patients with Sickle Cell Disease admitted to the Bone Marrow Transplant Centre of the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos have been successfully discharged and are now under observation.
These patients, one child and one adult, were the first in Nigeria and West Africa to undergo a bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in Nigerian healthcare.
The procedure was carried out at the Centre, which is equipped with advanced technology, after weeks of careful preparation involving chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and the infusion of bone marrow stem cells donated by family members.
With this success, SCFN, in collaboration with LUTH, becomes the first non-profit organization in Africa to lead a full-scale bone marrow transplant program for sickle cell disorder. This achievement positions Nigeria as a key center for advanced medical treatment in West Africa, especially in hematology-oncology, and represents a significant advancement in treating sickle cell disease and other blood disorders.
The facility offers comprehensive services for bone marrow transplants, staffed by highly skilled professionals and equipped with the latest technology. Currently, over 127 patients are on the waiting list for this life-changing procedure.
This achievement holds particular significance for Nigeria, which has one of the highest rates of Sickle Cell Disease worldwide. Before this center’s establishment, Nigerian patients seeking bone marrow transplants had to go abroad, facing high costs and accessibility challenges.
Reflecting on the experience, one mother of a discharged patient shared, “Our Bone Marrow Transplant journey has been remarkable, filled with hope and confidence. I felt assured by the exceptional care at the SCFN/LUTH BMT Centre. From admission to discharge, the medical staff provided attentive, round-the-clock care.”
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