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Sickle cell affects us all; join and support the movement by putting an end to the Sickle Cycle in our Generation.

Lagos, Nigeria
Joined March 2015
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Beyond knowing your genotype, does Nigeria have a response that supports those already living with sickle cell? This #NHWPost by @mobabawale argues that closing the survival gap starts with equitable care & support for Sickle Cell Warriors. Read: nhwat.ch/4uMNcyo #WorldSickleCellDay2026
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Happy New Year ✨ From all of us at Nirvana Initiative, we are sending love to every warrior and every supporter💜❤️. May this new year bring more strength, more smiles, and plenty of reasons to be proud.✨
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Wishing every warrior, family, and friend a Christmas filled with joy, love, and gentle moments🎄✨❤️. From our hearts at Nirvana Initiative💜, we are sending love, light, and warm wishes for a peaceful season💜✨
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Dear Warrior, ❤️ Your story is giving someone hope, even on the days you don’t feel strong. Keep shining. The world needs your kind of light. 🌅 #DearWarrior #SickleCellAwareness #MondayMotivation #HopeLivesHere
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Exercise isn’t the enemy, overexertion is. 💪🏽 Light moves like walking, yoga & stretching help warriors stay strong safely. Listen to your body, every mindful move counts. ✨ #SickleCellAwareness #WarriorStrong #HealthTips
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You don’t always have to smile through the pain. ❤️ Rest if you need to. Cry if you must. You are still strong, even in your softest moments. ❤️ #DearWarrior #MondayMotivation #SickleCellAwareness
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Not every test gets talked about, but these 3 matter 👇🏽 🧠 Transcranial Doppler: checks for silent strokes (esp. in kids) ☀️ Vitamin D test: low levels = weak bones, more pain 💧 Kidney microalbumin: spots early kidney damage Ask your doctor about them 💪🏽 #SickleCellAwareness
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Did you know 1 in 4 Nigerians carry the sickle cell trait? 💭 Sickle cell can silently affect organs, and babies often need daily penicillin to stay healthy. Awareness isn’t just a month, it’s a movement. ❤️ #SickleCellAwareness #KnowYourGenotype #WarriorStrong
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Sickle cell isn’t just about blood — it’s pain, fatigue, strength, and courage all at once. 💭 Every warrior is fighting battles you can’t see. Let’s replace judgment with empathy. ❤️ #SickleCellAwareness #EndTheStigma #WarriorStrong
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Some battles don’t show on the outside. 💭 Silent strokes, leg ulcers, gallstones, they happen quietly but change everything. Even when you feel fine, your body might be fighting harder than you know. 💪🏽 Stay aware. Take care. ❤️ #SickleCellAwareness #WarriorStrong
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We are back! ✨ It’s been a while, but we have missed this space. As #SickleCellAwarenessMonth wraps up, we are excited to share, connect, and spread awareness with you again. 💛 Say hi 👋🏽 if you are glad to see us back! #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #NirvanaSCI #WarriorCommunity
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Happy New week Warriors and Warrior lovers 😁 It's actually a very busy day... 🥵 💯 Optimistic What does your competition look like? Mines Chubby 🙈 #newweek #competition #Warriors #sicklecell #goodmorning #thrive #monday #mirror #Optimism
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Valentine isn't only for those in a relationship, it's a day of sacrifice, a day to care, a day to give and a day to be greatful for the people making us smile even in the face of reality. Do a good thing today.. Blood donation is a one way start #valentinesday2021 #donateblood
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Word Alert! Analgesics Pain is usually a significant problem for warriors it can suddenly start at the back, arms, legs and belly. What's that health related word you're still confused about? #know #sicklecell #education #health #bloodcells #pain #GoodMorning
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Hello West Africa! it's a season of love, a season of gratitude of care. And a happy Monday morning from here! Guess what? we will be answering love questions🥰 through out this season. send in your questions, we will be happy to answer.😘 #love #SickleCell #relationships
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Hello West Africa! it's a season of love, a season of gratitude of care. And a happy Monday morning from here! Guess what? we will be answering love questions🥰 through out this season. send in your questions, we will be happy to answer.😘 #love #SickleCell #relationships
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Word Alert! Hydroxyurea What's that health related word you're still confused about? #SickleCell #sicklecellawareness #healthcare #health #sicklecellmatters #Medical
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You should know ♥️ 💡Sickle cell disease can be identified before birth. Couple warriors can seek genetic counseling before pregnancy. And early diagnosis is critical because symptoms can begin as early as six months old. #sicklecellawareness #sicklecell #Health #goodmorning
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Surviving is a daily struggle to stay alive. Thriving is joyful and infectious. It's growing, flourishing, and being resilient in hard times and not marely getting by in life. Nirvana Initiative wishes you a Happy New Month☘️ Thrive this week Thrive this month 💪 we love you
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