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ERIC 2024 | Addressing the inequity in CLL research in Nigeria and other restricted-resource settings

Norah Akinola, MBChB, PhD, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ife, Nigeria, discusses the challenges of managing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in Nigeria, particularly the lack of funding and robust research data, which hinders effective advocacy for patients. She emphasizes the need for more clinical trials and advanced diagnostic tools to empower patients and improve their care while also highlighting the importance of patient support groups in navigating their health. This interview took place at the 2024 European Research Initiative on CLL (ERIC) Meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

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