SSHAI is a nonprofit organization improving healthcare access for people living with sickle cell disease and underserved communities across Nigeria. 

Through every initiative, we work to strengthen healthcare service delivery, trusted health information, research, partnerships, and the systems that support healthier communities.

236

Clinical Service Encounters

410

People reached with health education

258

Health screening assessments completed

82

Genotype screenings completed

Our work continues, and these figures will grow as we expand our reach.

On 25 September 2026, SSHAI held “Know Your Genotype. Know Your Future” at Trust Academy, Makurdi.

The program created an opportunity for students to learn, ask questions, and engage in conversations around genotype, sickle cell disease, and informed health decisions.

But beyond the activities, photographs and numbers were individual experiences.

There were questions that needed answers, ideas being reconsidered. There were young people thinking about their health and future in a different way.

In this video, we hear directly from some of the people who participated.

THE PROBLEM

Nigeria bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease globally, with 2-3% of its population living with the disease, yet many cannot afford routine treatment.

Millions of people in underserved communities also continue to experience avoidable barriers to healthcare because of poverty, illiteracy, inadequate access to quality services, and under-resourced health systems.

OUR SOLUTION

We bridge the gap by supporting access to routine and essential medications, delivering community-based health outreaches, and educating patients and caregivers while generating credible research and resources that support better policy.

CALL TO ACTION

Join us in improving access to healthcare, supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease, and advancing health education & advocacy where they are needed most.