Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation pushes for sickle cell education in national curriculum
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Founder and Executive Director of Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FUSO Foundation), Amos Andoh, has called for the inclusion of sickle cell disease education in Ghana’s national curriculum as part of long-term efforts to reduce the prevalence of the condition. The Foundation has submitted educational materials on sickle cell disease […]
Amos Andoh, Founder and Executive Director of Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation, has urged the inclusion of sickle cell disease education in Ghana's national curriculum. The Foundation submitted educational materials to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to support this proposal. Andoh emphasized the importance of early education to help young people make informed decisions about relationships, marriage, and childbearing.
He also highlighted the significant impact sickle cell disease has on the lives of those affected, often limiting participation in activities and leading to lifelong health challenges.
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