Globally we are facing a trying times within our healthcare infrastructure. Many developed countries around the world are dealing with the presence of the Coronavirus. To give a brief overview, the Coronavirus is a communicable respiratory disease that has impacted citizens from the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia just to name a few. The disease is easily spread with air travel and as a result there are several country bans that prevents business and personal tourism. Up to date, we will still do not have a clear answer on how to manage and eradicate the disease however, before the presence of the Coronavirus, many countries around the world has dealt with alarming cases of people living with Sickle Cell Anemia especially in African countries.

In this week's episode, we are chatting with Nollywood Star and Sickle Cell Anemia Advocate Mrs. Funmi Eko. Funmi Eko is a broadcaster, Content Creator and Health Advocate , with a career spanning over 2 decades. She runs Cocotripps Production and RedconnectNg a community of parents and patients living with rare diseases with a focus on sickle cell anemia. She also runs a podcast on Anchor(The Village Meeting). Funmi is determine to make life more meaningful in every way possible.