Larry Mensah Who We Are
SIMONA EPHRAIM FOUNDATION is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) which functions in the awareness creation, prevention, controlling and helping people living with Sickle Cells Disease in Ghana. Simona Ephraim Foundation has it core business within the jurisdiction of The Republic of Ghana under which its actions and activities are regulated under the 1963 Company code and Act 179
What is SCD?
Sickle Cell Disease – S C D is a genetic inherited Blood disorder which affects normal Red Blood cells to become abnormally shaped Red Blood Cells. SCD, when not treated can cause organ failures, blindness, stroke, paralysis and many other complications, even in children and infants
Prevention Starts With Education
Why Sickle Cell Disease?
In Ghana 18,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease yearly. Only 5% make it pass the age of 5 years. Out of every 4 persons Ghanaian, 1 has the sickle cell disease trait. The occurrence of the sickle cell trait is between 15 and 30 % in West Africa. This is not just scary, but, VERY ALARMING!