In line with its commitment to the health and wellbeing of Nigerian children, Pfizer supported Genotype Foundation on a debate competition on “the knowledge of genotype, relevant or not relevant to the society”.
Genotype Foundation is a non-profitable non-governmental organization (NGO) with an objective to help people especially the young ones discover their haemoglobin genotype/blood group in order to take necessary action to prevent the occurrence of Sickle Cell disorder.
Nineteen schools participated in the competition.
It aimed at creating adequate awareness at the grass root level and examines every side of important and controversial issues on Sickle Cell in an atmosphere of reasoned argument and respectful discourse. The competition will help both the students and teachers understand Sickle Cell disorder as it imparts on children and people living with the disorder.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director Genotype Foundation, Doris Gbemiloye said: “we can see that it is of great importance to us because the challenges facing the issues on Sickle Cell Disorder/Anaemia cannot be over emphasized. We appreciate every effort your organization has put in to reduce the effects of Sickle Cell disorder in the country, it will not only help those living with the disorder but the nation at large”.
The result of the partnership is overwhelming and we look forward to continuing this support and working towards participation from more schools as this will also help the students develop and sharpen their research, oral presentation, writing and strategic thinking skills,” said Ngozi Ushedo, Media and Public Relations Manager.
The genetic constitution (genome) of a cell, an individual, or an organism (genotype) is distinct from the expressed features, or phenotype, of the cell, individual, or organism. The genotype of a person is that person’s genetic makeup. It can pertain to all genes or to a specific gene.
A blood test is used to determine whether the A and/or B characteristics are present in a blood sample. It is not possible to determine the exact genotype from a blood test result of either type A or type B. If someone has blood type A, they must have at least one copy of the A allele, but they could have two copies. Their genotype is either AA or AO. Similarly, someone who is blood type B could have a genotype of either BB or BO. A blood test of either type AB or type O is more informative. Someone with blood type AB must have both the A and B alleles. The genotype must be AB. Someone with blood type O has neither the A nor the B allele. The genotype must be OO.
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