The report, titled “A Comparative Study of Existing Sickle Cell Laws in Four Nigerian States”, launched during the Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, sheds light on the lacuna in the premarital genotype testing laws and the lack of awareness about SCD, particularly in the states studied.
The study covers the states of Anambra, Kano, Kaduna, and Abia, revealing significant disparities in public awareness and the effectiveness of state laws. While Anambra has benefited from active advocacy, resulting in better-informed citizens, Kano, Kaduna, and Abia suffer from alarmingly low awareness levels.
