Speaking about the importance of the program, Access Holdings PLC’s Chief Communications Officer, Amaechi Okobi, said, “Every pint of blood donated represents hope and survival for someone living with sickle cell.”
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Our partners who helped make this happen and our team members who gave their time are reasons for great pride. Access Holdings is dedicated to supporting initiatives that improve people’s lives and have a long-lasting effect.
A distinguished panel of speakers, including Prof. Ebele Uche, Professor of Haematology at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Sola Adebekun, Executive Secretary of the Temitayo Awosika Help Foundation, and Ms. Judith Ojonugwa Mathew, a sickle cell champion, participated in the donation drive in addition to Access Bank, the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings.
The webinar’s main goals were to increase public knowledge of sickle cell disease and to stress how crucial frequent blood donations are to the disease’s management. The panelists discussed the implications of public-private partnerships in assisting sickle cell patients, the need for greater blood supply, and healthcare disparities.
A personal account of the challenges faced on a daily basis by sickle cell champions was also featured at the event, emphasizing the need for prompt interventions such as blood transfusions. The fact that Access Holdings is participating in this campaign demonstrates its commitment to promoting healthcare programs that assist underserved populations.
More than 300,000 sickle cell babies are born in Africa each year, therefore there is an ongoing need for support, activism, and medical advancements. The fact that Access Bank is leading these initiatives demonstrates its dedication to fostering a healthier community and making a lasting positive difference.
