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2025
The Silent nurses of sickle cell: Lessons from Funmi Eko Ezeh’s ‘Everyday with sickle cell’
The Silent nurses of sickle cell: Lessons from Funmi Eko Ezeh’s ‘Everyday with sickle cell’

They are present in the quietest hours of the night, when the rest of the world sleeps and pain becomes a restless visitor. They hold the hands of children in crisis, whispering comfort, counting breaths, waiting for dawn. These are the mothers, the nurses, and the family members who live…Read More

When genotype misdiagnosis forces a couple in an unexpected direction
When genotype misdiagnosis forces a couple in an unexpected direction

Funmi Eko Ezeh’s book, ‘Everyday With Sickle Cell’, uses a fictional family, the Adeyanjus, to tell the bitter truth about the anemic disorder. It weaves together themes of love, resilience, community, and advocacy in the context of sickle cell disease. Across seven chapters and a poignant conclusion, the narrative balances…Read More

2024
Economic situation compels people to return to unhealthy habits, hindering clinical progress
Economic situation compels people to return to unhealthy habits, hindering clinical progress

In her recent interview with The Guardian, Funmi Eko-Ezeh, the founder of RedConnectNG, discusses the impact of Nigeria’s economic challenges on public health. She highlights how financial strain pushes people back into unhealthy habits, which hinders clinical progress. She emphasizes the need for accessible healthcare solutions that address both the…Read More

Healthcare is Beyond Merely Treating Illnesses – Funmi Eko-Ezeh
Funmi Eko Eze

In a recent interview with Vanguard, Funmi Eko-Ezeh, the founder of RedConnectNG, shares her perspective on the evolving healthcare landscape in Nigeria. She emphasizes that healthcare goes beyond just treating illnesses and should focus on holistic well-being. She highlights the importance of preventive care, access to quality healthcare services, and…Read More

2022
World Sickle Cell Day 2022: Funmi Eko Ezeh’s Fight for Awareness and Equity
World Sickle Cell Day 2022: Funmi Eko Ezeh’s Fight for Awareness and Equity

The world pauses today to mark World Sickle Cell Day, a day designated by the United Nations to draw attention to one of the most common and devastating genetic diseases. Across countries, advocates raised their voices, families shared stories of survival and struggle, and health professionals called for equity in research,…Read More

2020
Five experts bridging healthcare, media and social impact
Funmi Eko Eze

Funmi Eko Ezeh stands at the intersection of healthcare and communication. With over a decade of experience in public health, nursing, and broadcast media, she has used her diverse background to create meaningful impact. Her career began in media, where she trained at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and…Read More

2019
Eko: Nigeria is World’s Capital of Sickle Cell Anemia
Eko: Nigeria is World’s Capital of Sickle Cell Anemia

In her interview with This Day, Funmi Eko-Ezeh discusses Nigeria’s position as the global capital of sickle cell anemia and the pressing need for improved awareness and healthcare solutions. She highlights the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria, including limited access to proper treatment and…Read More

2017
Funmi Ezeh’s village meeting brings hope to parents, caregivers of sickle cell children in Lagos
Funmi Ezeh’s village meeting brings hope to parents, caregivers of sickle cell children in Lagos

The event, convened by Funmi Eko Ezeh, brought together families bound by a common struggle and a shared hope: to give their children better chances at healthier lives. Organised by ReconnectNg in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the session was designed as a practical workshop rather than…Read More

2014
The Heroes, Heroines Who Saved Lagos from Ebola
The Heroes, Heroines Who Saved Lagos from Ebola

When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Nigeria free of Ebola in October, relief swept through Lagos. Individuals like Funmi Eko Ezeh, Abimbola Bowale, Samson Parker, Franklin Umenze, and more have emerged as heroes and heroines of the big blow Ebola received. Lagos, a bustling hub of more than 20…Read More