Ass en e-labor ex offers free genotype screening, introduces B io me do mi cs sickles can

ASSENE-LABOREX Limited has offered free genotype screening to Kano residents using the company’s new product called Biomedomics Sickle Scan.

Assene-laborex Limited is a pharmaceutical business division of CFAO Nigeria plc, a subsidiary of Eurapharma, and part of the CFAO- Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The company has also supported Kano State youths in the areas of healthcare, education and rugby sport.

Biomedomics Sickle Scan rapidly and accurately determines haemoglobin variants (genotypes) in less than five minutes. This novel product can also be used for newborn screening that is at birth, which is currently unavailable in sub-saharan Africa.

Managing Director, Assene-laborex Limited, Paul Hogan, disclosed this during the third annual itry Schools Rugby Tournament at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Scholarship sponsorship through CFAO Solidarite and administered by the winning British teams Council, in their was education. donated to support members of the

Toyota Tsusho South Africa represented by Mr. Marc Thomson and Mr. Ian Govender were also major sponsors of the event. NIPEN’S BIC, a subsidiary of CFAO Nigeria was also an active sponsor of the event. Ad eA de bi si, a former England International rugby player who is living with Sick le Cell Anaemia (SCD) was also there as brand ambassador to coach and motivate the youth’s that they can achieve their dreams even with SCD.

His During Highness, the Alhaji company’s Muhammad courtesy Sanusi calls on and the the Emir Acting of Kano, Governor of Kano State, Prof. Afiz Abubakar, Mr. Hogan reiterated the company’s determination to continue supporting youth awareness in the State regarding sickle cell anaemia and knowing their genotype early in order to live active, healthy and successful lives.

Speaking at this exciting event, the Acting Governor, Prof. Afiz Abubakar thanked Assene-laborex for supporting the event and als to called emulate on other the company’s organizations, commitment. institutions and individuThe Grand Patron of Kano State Youth Rugby Championship, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, in his remarks, thanked Assene-laborex for their support. He described sports as one of the critical developmental activi-ties that engender peace and unity amongst the citizens and stated that couples considering marriage should be very aware of their genotype beforehand, and more stem cell transplant should be supported. His Highness, the Emir of Kano and His Excellency, the Acting Governor of Kano State received traditional South African mementoes from Mr. Marc Thomson. Thirty-six teams, 800 boys and girls aged 12-18 from schools; communities and clubs participated with Barewa Rugby Club, Kano, emerging overall winner. Mr. Martin Knox Crawford, a passionate rugby lover, initiated youth Rugby Championship in Nigeria as a resident of Kano for many years who coaching youths daily at the racecourse in Kano.