Know Your Genotype. Know Your Future.
One in four Nigerians is a sickle cell carrier, yet many young people have never been told their genotype. Our school outreaches change that, one assembly at a time.
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schools reached
2,000+
students sensitised in documented sessions
KYG
our flagship campaign since 2024
What students learn
A short session that can change a life
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What is sickle cell disease?
How abnormal haemoglobin makes red blood cells take a sickle shape and block blood flow.
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How genotypes are inherited
Why a child receives one gene from each parent, and what AA, AS, SS, AC and SC mean.
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Symptoms and complications
Fatigue, jaundice, severe pain episodes, anaemia, infections and the importance of early diagnosis.
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Prevention and management
Genotype compatibility before marriage, genetic counselling, hydration, check-ups and vaccinations.
Know the maths
How genotype pairings work
A simple guide to what couples should discuss with a doctor or genetic counsellor before marriage.
| Parents’ genotypes | Possible children | Risk of sickle cell disease |
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| AA + AA | All AA | None |
| AA + AS | AA or AS (carrier) | None, but half are carriers |
| AA + SS | All AS (carrier) | None, but all are carriers |
| AS + AS | AA, AS or SS | 1 in 4 chance of SS |
| AS + SS | AS or SS | 1 in 2 chance of SS |
| SS + SS | All SS | Every child |
Educational guide only. Variants such as C (AC, SC) carry similar rules. Please talk to a doctor or genetic counsellor about your own situation.
Schools reached
Outreach reports
Read what happened at each school, with photos and feedback from teachers and principals.
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Know Your Genotype Campaign at Baptist College, Bodija
Read more →: Know Your Genotype Campaign at Baptist College, BodijaThe Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative (BASC Initiative) conducted a Know Your Genotype (KYG) sensitization campaign at Baptist College, Bodija, on 13th…
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My Genotype, My Choice: Outreach to Bishop Onabanjo, Bodija Ashi
Read more →: My Genotype, My Choice: Outreach to Bishop Onabanjo, Bodija AshiThe Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative (BASC Initiative) continued its school outreach efforts with a purposeful visit to Bishop Onabanjo, Bodija Ashi…
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Health and Marriage: Know Your Genotype at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun
Read more →: Health and Marriage: Know Your Genotype at Islamic High School, Orita BashorunIt was an inspiring morning of learning and engagement as the Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative (BASC Initiative) team visited Islamic High…
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Know Your Genotype at Bashorun Ojoo Senior School, Bodija
Read more →: Know Your Genotype at Bashorun Ojoo Senior School, BodijaTeam Members: Mr. John Aremo, Dr. Nike Adeniyi-Aremo, Mrs A. D. Ayinde, and Mr. Ezekiel Aluko
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Genotype Outreach at the International School, University of Ibadan
Read more →: Genotype Outreach at the International School, University of IbadanOn Monday, June 2, 2025, the Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative (BASC Initiative) conducted a sickle cell genotype awareness outreach at International…
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Sickle Cell Campaign at Hillcrest High School, Moniya
Read more →: Sickle Cell Campaign at Hillcrest High School, MoniyaOn 13th February 2025, the Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative conducted a sensitization campaign at Hillcrest High School, Moniya, Ibadan. The session…
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Genotype Outreach at Methodist Grammar School, Bodija
Read more →: Genotype Outreach at Methodist Grammar School, BodijaIn a bid to reduce the sickle cell burden in Nigeria, educating young people about their genetic status is crucial. Secondary school…
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Genotype Awareness at Emmanuel College High School, Orita-UI Agbowo
Read more →: Genotype Awareness at Emmanuel College High School, Orita-UI AgbowoThe outreach program at Emmanuel College High School, Orita-UI Agbowo, Ibadan, from 7:30am to 8:30am.
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Empowering Boys Through Health Education at Loyola College
Read more →: Empowering Boys Through Health Education at Loyola CollegeOn October 23, 2024, the Bunmi Akinsola Sickle Cell Initiative took another bold step in its mission to educate communities about Sickle…
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Empowering the Next Generation: Early Health Education and Sickle Cell Awareness in Schools
Read more →: Empowering the Next Generation: Early Health Education and Sickle Cell Awareness in SchoolsBy 2030, it is estimated that over 400,000 babies will be born annually with sickle cell disease (SCD) worldwide, the majority in…
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Genotype Awareness Campaign in Oyo State: Sickle Cell Education at Ikolaba High School
Read more →: Genotype Awareness Campaign in Oyo State: Sickle Cell Education at Ikolaba High SchoolIn the effort to reduce the sickle cell burden in Nigeria, educating young people about their genetic status is crucial. Secondary school…
Also reported in our magazine
Earlier campaigns
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Riverside Victory Christian Centre
10 March 2024 (church congregation). Full report in The BASC Voice.
Voices from the field
What schools say
“This program has opened our eyes to the significance of knowing our genotype and the steps we can take to prevent sickle cell disease.”
Mr J. O. Ojediran, Principal, Ikolaba Grammar School
Watch
See an outreach in action
▶ Hillcrest High School outreach
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▶ International School, Ibadan outreach
Invite us
Bring Know Your Genotype to your school
Sessions last about an hour and fit into a school assembly. There is no charge to schools.
Invite-us form: build in Fluent Forms with fields School or organisation, Contact person, Phone, Email, Preferred date, Approx. number of students.