The United States Ambassador to Nigeria ,Mr James Entwistle has commended daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari on her campaign for genotype testing before marriage.
He said this at this year’s World Sickle Cell Day according to a statement by the American embassy in Abuja.
“The United States and Nigeria have a broad and deep partnership, and nowhere is that more the case than in the health sector…I also wish to give special recognition to Ms. Zahra Buhari…she personally promotes free genotype testing and genetic counselling as important early interventions in order to prevent sickle cell disease.
” I also wish to recognize Mrs. Oludolapo Osinbajo, wife of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. She ardently promotes self-sufficiency of those who have the sickle cell disease”,Ambassador Entwistle said.
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