{"id":96353,"date":"2025-09-29T18:45:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96353"},"modified":"2025-09-29T18:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:45:51","slug":"foscel-foundation-to-host-sickle-cell-funfair-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96353","title":{"rendered":"FosCel Foundation to host sickle cell funfair in Accra"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founder of the FosCel Foundation, Amos Andoh, has revealed plans by the organisation to intensify advocacy and public education on sickle cell disease, particularly in underserved communities across Ghana.<\/p>\n

Speaking on JoyNews\u2019 AM Show, on Monday September 29, Mr Andoh noted that despite the growing number of people living with the condition, public awareness remains alarmingly low, particularly regarding the importance of knowing one\u2019s genotype.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have seen that we lack education. People are very ignorant about knowing their genotype or anything concerning sickle cell,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The FosCel Foundation, which is headquartered in Winneba in the Central Region, is rolling out several new programmes this year, many of which are aimed at increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and improving access to medication for persons living with sickle cell.<\/p>\n

A key highlight of these efforts is the upcoming Sickle Cell Funfair, scheduled for December 2025 at the forecourt of the Accra Mall.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis funfair is going to unite people living with sickle cell to help clear the stigma. We\u2019ll also partner with some pharmaceutical companies in Ghana to make access to medication easier,\u201d Mr Andoh disclosed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He explained that some medications used in managing the condition can be self-administered at home without a prescription, and ensuring easy access to such drugs is part of the Foundation\u2019s broader health advocacy strategy.<\/p>\n

Beyond raising awareness, the event is also expected to provide a platform for individuals particularly \u201csickle cell warriors\u201d to share their stories, helping to normalise conversations around the condition and foster greater inclusion and empathy within families and communities.<\/p>\n

Secretary of the Foundation, Dr Yaw Asamoah, emphasised that genotype testing should become a standard practice in relationships, in order to reduce the prevalence of sickle cell disease in Ghana.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe want to have a society where every single one, before you say \u2018I do\u2019, you know who or what you are going in for,\u201d Dr Asamoah stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He explained that the Foundation\u2019s top priority is to ensure that every Ghanaian knows their genotype, describing it as the most effective long-term strategy to ease the burden of sickle cell on both families and the national healthcare system.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo us, if that one is done, we think the government will have some relief not to even think of sickle cell again,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dr Asamoah also revealed that the Foundation is advocating for sickle cell medication to be included on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) list, to help ease the financial strain on affected individuals and families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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