Kaduna State government through the Ministry of Health and Human Services with partner research bodies and individuals are planning for a pilot study for Newborn Screening of sickle cell disease to inform a national policy.
The study is sponsored by Kaduna State government with support of SCORE (Sickle cell cohort research), a charitable research outfit. In view of the evidence on ground for improved care of the sickle person when diagnosis is made at birth, we proposed a focus group discussion to enable us come out with an acceptable and a standard framework for the implementation of newborn screening program across the state. The focus group discussion will help us to:
1. Engage you the Community, policymakers and healthcare providers to determine potential barriers and develop strategies for the implementation of a Newborn screening programme in Nigeria.
2. To determine the feasibility of establishing a sickle cell disease Newborn screening programme within primary care settings in Kaduna State.
I am pleased to invite you to the first focus group discussion scheduled for;
- Date: 27th & 28th November, 2017 (Arrival for those outside Kaduna is Sunday 26th November, 2017
- Venue: Mold Treasury Academy, No. 2 Lafia Road by Independence Way, Kaduna (Adjacent to Kabir Gymnasium)
- Time: 9:00 AM
While we look forward to meeting you, accept my esteemed regards and best wishes please.
RSVP Dr Livingstone Dogara, Department of Haematology, Kaduna state University: 08036243707
