SICKLE SUPPORT AND HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (SSHAI)
SICKLE SUPPORT AND HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (SSHAI)
Improving Access. Extending Lives. Strengthening Vulnerable Communities.
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We provide healthcare services, support and advocacy to sickle cell patients and underserved communities across North Central Nigeria.
We provide healthcare services, support and advocacy to sickle cell patients and underserved communities across North Central Nigeria.
Essential healthcare access to those who need it most...
Essential healthcare access to those who need it most...
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
In Nigeria, thousands of children live with sickle cell disease, yet many cannot afford routine treatment. In underserved communities and IDP camps, access to care is even more limited, leaving families to choose between survivial and cost.
OUR SOLUTION
OUR SOLUTION
We bridge the gap by supporting access to essential medications, delivering community-based health outreach, educating patients and caregivers, and generating data to influence health policies.
IMPACT
IMPACT
20+ patients reached
120,000 naira worth of medications supported
X community outreach(es) conducted
10,000 naira = Provide essential medications for a child
50,000 naira = Fund screening and provide all routine medications for a child
150,000 naira = Support basic medications for a full community outreach session
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
SSHAI Makurdi IDP Sickle Support and Community Health Strengthening program, 2026
SSHAI Makurdi IDP Sickle Support and Community Health Strengthening program, 2026
Research on 'Affordability and access to routine sickle cell medications and essential healthcare services among SCD patients and vulnerable populations in internally displaced persons' camps in North Central Nigeria' Research Program
Research on 'Affordability and access to routine sickle cell medications and essential healthcare services among SCD patients and vulnerable populations in internally displaced persons' camps in North Central Nigeria' Research Program
Why Trust Us?
Why Trust Us?
- Evidence-driven approach
- Focus on Transparency and measurable impact
- Led by a Medical doctor
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