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LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Seunpapa65: 7:19am On Oct 07
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in collaboration with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), has launched a bone marrow transplant programme to provide a cure for sickle cell disease. Announced in a joint statement by LUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, and SCFN’s National Director, Dr. Annette Akinsete, the programme aims to meet international standards and address the high burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria.

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in collaboration with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), has launched a bone marrow transplant programme to provide a cure for sickle cell disease. Announced in a joint statement by LUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, and SCFN’s National Director, Dr. Annette Akinsete, the programme aims to meet international standards and address the high burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria.


Nigeria bears the world’s largest burden of sickle cell disease, with many patients suffering life-threatening complications from childhood. The new programme at LUTH builds on previous efforts, including the establishment of a post-transplant clinic in 2019, the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, to care for patients who had undergone transplants abroad. “Recognising the gaps in care for individuals affected by the disease in Nigeria, SCFN and LUTH established a bone marrow transplant programme,” the statement read.

Bone marrow transplant, using a donor from a family member, is considered a cure for sickle cell disease but is associated with risks such as infection, infertility, and graft-versus-host disease. However, advancements in the procedure over the last 20 years have significantly improved outcomes. “Bone marrow transplant is now an approved therapy for children and adults with severe sickle cell disease,” the statement noted.

The first set of patients began receiving treatment at LUTH in late August 2024. These patients were prepared with exchange blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and anti-infective treatments before the infusion of stem cells harvested from family donors. “Both patients are currently undergoing immediate post-transplant care within the transplant unit at LUTH,” the statement said.

The programme is supported by experts from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre and Imperial College London, with plans to expand access to this life-saving procedure. LUTH and SCFN also expressed their gratitude to partners including Chevron, Lagos State Government, and other contributors for their support in launching the initiative.
Source: https://custodiannews.com/luth-launches-bone-marrow-transplant-programme-for-sickle-cell-disease/

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by kingyang: 7:32am On Oct 07
Seunpapa65:

Source: https://custodiannews.com/luth-launches-bone-marrow-transplant-programme-for-sickle-cell-disease/

We are getting there in the right steps and direction. FTC since I join Naira land .

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by callmevirus(m): 7:32am On Oct 07
Nothing concern me
Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Jestin: 7:32am On Oct 07
Very nice development

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by meobizy(f): 7:32am On Oct 07
I read this news every quarter on Nairaland. Okay, why are people still dying of common gunshot injuries? If that is still challenging, I don’t see how marrow transplants will be an easy form of surgery.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Flamaengo(f): 7:33am On Oct 07
Lagos Centre Of Excellence indeed ⭐

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Itiskdg121(m): 7:35am On Oct 07
Great news

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Atuero(m): 7:36am On Oct 07
Impressive

These are some the things that take people to churches in the guise that it has no cure and the prophets begin to use the to extort members


Poverty is our Greatest undoing not any spiritual nonsense conjecture

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Trumpdonald5: 7:39am On Oct 07
A good development.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Quelme: 7:40am On Oct 07
@headline, is that the AI way of spelling program?

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Everydaylove: 7:41am On Oct 07
Bur it will be capital intensive

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by FreeStuffsNG: 7:43am On Oct 07
Awesome!! Thumbs up to the University of Lagos, the University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride.

May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by seanwilliam(m): 7:44am On Oct 07
Amazing
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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by emmabest2000(m): 7:45am On Oct 07
kingyang:


We are getting there in the right steps and direction. FTC since I join Naira land .


meobizy:
I read this news every quarter on Nairaland. Okay, why are people still dying of common gunshot injuries? If that is still challenging, I don’t see how marrow transplants will be an easy form of surgery.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by BigBrother9ja: 7:45am On Oct 07
Good.

I hope they won't first use people to do needless and reckless experiment before getting it right? Because I know LUTH has many irresponsible, careless and OLODO doctors.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by sexyking1: 7:46am On Oct 07
callmevirus:
Nothing concern me
it concerns you cos it might save your life or your loved one's life tomorrow.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by SmartyPants(m): 7:47am On Oct 07
meobizy:
I read this news every quarter on Nairaland. Okay, why are people still dying of common gunshot injuries? If that is still challenging, I don’t see how marrow transplants will be an easy form of surgery.

This is a ridiculous thing to say.

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Brunicekid(m): 7:48am On Oct 07
FreeStuffsNG:
Awesome!! Thumbs up to the University of Lagos, the University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride.

May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!
LUTH is the University of Lagos teaching hospital.. (modified)

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by drlaykay(m): 7:48am On Oct 07
meobizy:
I read this news every quarter on Nairaland. Okay, why are people still dying of common gunshot injuries? If that is still challenging, I don’t see how marrow transplants will be an easy form of surgery.
I can only see someone who is desperate to drop a comment. Otherwise, you won't belittle such an achievement over a flimsy claim. Should the world wait till gunshot injuries are completely treatable before trying out something else?

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by BigBrother9ja: 7:49am On Oct 07
Brunicekid:
LUTH is not the same as the University of Lagos.
Or deh
I guess LUTH is under University of Calabar then grin

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Daddyyin: 7:49am On Oct 07
meobizy:
I read this news every quarter on Nairaland. Okay, why are people still dying of common gunshot injuries? If that is still challenging, I don’t see how marrow transplants will be an easy form of surgery.


Only bad news get you excited. As if people don’t die of gunshot wounds in USA

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by STEWpid(f): 7:52am On Oct 07

C h a i..










We have churches that are very good at doing miracles, I DON'T THINK WE NEED HOSPITALS OR ANY MEDICAL PROFESSION.

Just declare who you are!!

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by realmindz: 7:53am On Oct 07
Atuero:
Impressive

These are some the things that take people to churches in the guise that it has no cure and the prophets begin to use the to extort members


Poverty is our Greatest undoing not any spiritual nonsense conjecture

So many things churches have used to extort Nigerians, another example is IVF in the name of someone barren for many years then gave birth to triplets

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by haybhi1(m): 7:54am On Oct 07
That's great
Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by realmindz: 7:55am On Oct 07
Brunicekid:
LUTH is not the same as the University of Lagos.

Luth is the same as Unilag

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Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Jsucre(m): 7:57am On Oct 07
Everydaylove:
Bur it will be capital intensive
gidigan
Re: LUTH Launches Bone Marrow Transplant Progrmme by Basic(m): 7:57am On Oct 07
Brunicekid:
LUTH is not the same as the University of Lagos.
Please don't embarrass yourself!

LUTH is where UNILAG trains doctors and medical professionals.

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