News:
June 22, 2017
Member of Parliament for Kwabre East constituency, Francisca Oteng Menash is advocating for the need for government to as a matter of policy adopt a full cost recovery of drugs approach to tackle sickle cell disease in the country.
She has also appealed to government to make funds available for the conduct of research into the disease to inform policy decision and help healthcare providers to offer better treatment and cure where possible to persons living with the condition. “Research will also inform policy direction and information dissemination to Ghanaians to fight against the disease” she stated.
The Kwabre East Legislature called for an up-to-date national data register on affected persons to help manage the condition and a concerted educational campaign at all levels to increase awareness on the disease to prevent its occurrence.
Ms Francisca Oteng Mensah made the call in a statement on the floor of Parliament on the prevention and management of sickle cell disease in Ghana.
She urged all citizens to know their sickle cell status whiles calling for a national programme on screening of all newborn babies for early detection for prompt action. The youngest lawmaker encouraged all Ghanaians to join hands together to provide a sickle cell free society.