Students have been called upon to have adequate knowledge of their genotype in order to fight the spread of sickle cell in the country. This was part of the outcome of the sensitisation seminar organised by the Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ilorin in conjunction with the Association for the Prevention of Sickle Cell Anaemia (APOSCAN).
The seminar was organised to sensitise the students on the importance of knowing their genotype and its compatibility with others. The guest lecturer at the occasion was Professor Banji Adewuyi of the Department of Haematology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Adewuyi, who is also the president of APOSCAN, delivered a paper on the ‘Significance of the Haemoglobin Genotype,’ said a sickle cell patient cannot perform certain duties that non- sickle cell patients can perform. He noted that the best prevention is for anyone with AS or SS genotype to avoid getting married with either a carrier, AS or a patient, SS. HE also noted that genotype testing is also important in paternity and maternity determination.
Last update : 26-04-2010 22:09
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