World Lupus Day: Foundation seeks gov’t support for patients

The founder of Gift Lupus Foundation (GLF), Dr. Nguumbur Lovette Ikongo, has appealed to government at all levels to support people living with lupus conditions. She made the appeal in Abuja during The World Lupus Day, which is celebrated on the 10th of May each year to draw global attention to patients living with the […]

The founder of Gift Lupus Foundation (GLF), Dr. Nguumbur Lovette Ikongo, has appealed to government at all levels to support people living with lupus conditions.

She made the appeal in Abuja during The World Lupus Day, which is celebrated on the 10th of May each year to draw global attention to patients living with the disease. Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own healthy tissues and organs.

In her message, the founder also called on the “Nigerian Government to accelerate action on Lupus as a gender-based health issue, as it primarily affects women between the ages of 18 and 45. Addressing this reality is essential to promoting inclusive, equitable healthcare for all.’’

“We must also intensify conversations about women’s health, particularly in host communities of extractive industries, where those living with Lupus are even more vulnerable and often left without the support or care they need,” she appealed.