SickleInAfrica
@SickleInAfrica
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SickleInAfrica=Sickle Pan-African Research Consortium (SPARCo)|, SickleAfrica Data Coordinating Center (SADaCC)|, Sickle Pan-African Network (SPAN)| #SickleCell
African Continent
Joined June 2018
June 19 is #WorldSickleCellDay. To break the sickle cycle in Africa, SickleInAfrica aims to facilitate research in #SickleCellDisease(SCD) & to translate research into improve healthcare & health outcome. #WSCD2021 @juliemakani @scyfoundation Full video:
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SickleInAfrica at the @AfSHGenetics meeting in Uganda (03-07 Feb). Prof Sarah Kiguli, Principal Investigator of our Uganda site, presents on #SickleInAfrica programs & opportunities for collaboration with other researchers and SCD stakeholders. #SickleCellSickleInAfrica
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RT @juliemakani: Sickle Cell in Tanzania SPARCO Tanzania. Annual Meeting 2025. Guest of Honour: Minister of Health Zanzibar, Nassor Mazr…
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RT @GlobalHealthBMJ: Strengthening advanced therapy for sickle cell disease in Africa: experience from sickle cell disease centre in Dar es…
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RT @juliemakani: Advanced Therapy for Sickle Cell in Tanzania BMJ Global Health 2025; 10:e01787. Leadership from Dr Daima Bukini @muhimbi…
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RT @UgandaSickle: Do you know your Sickle Cell status? Students of Bukedea College of Health Sciences after getting screened for SC traits.…
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The 5th Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease will take place in Abuja, #Nigeria, from June 3-6 June. Hosted by: The Sickle Cell Support Society of Nigeria in partnership with @GlobalSCDN & other organizations. Co-chairs: @oennodu & @DrOdame. Details:
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Recent📰: Research from our SickleInAfrica site in #Nigeria shows support for mandatory newborn screening for sickle cell disease at primary healthcare facilities in Abuja, Nigeria. Article: Congrats to all authors. @nih_nhlbi @oennodu, @reubenchianumba
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Sickle Cell Disease in Zanzibar: Patients’ Characteristics, Management, & Clinical Outcomes. Congrats to all authors & shout out to SickleInAfricamembers in Tanzania who were involved in the study. Read full article: @agnesjonathan3
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RT @juliemakani: Tanzia Yusuph Gesase, Founder and President of Sickle Cell Youth Foundation. We are saddened to receive the tragic news…
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Congrats to Prof Julie Makani for being featured as one of @CellPressNews "50 Scientists that Inspire." Prof. Makani's research uses sickle cell disease as a model to develop impactful healthcare solutions. She is P.I of the SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center, Tanzania
#50ScientistsThatInspire physician and global health expert Dr. Julie Makani discusses the importance of both basic and clinical science and shares a time when she experienced the “rush” of making a difference with her work. #CP50 Read the full interview:
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RT @juliemakani: Thank you for highlighting research in Sickle Cell Disease Importance of Basic Science & Clinical Science in Health @m…
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A recent article by @oennodu & colleagues examines policy framework for newborn screening (NBS) of sickle cell disease in Africa; the methods, processes, barriers, and enablers of NBS; and enrollment in comprehensive SCD care programs. @ASH_hematology
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Congrats to Prof. Julie Makani for being honored at the 9th Tanzania National Science, Technology & Innovation Awards for her contributions to advancing Sickle Cell Disease research. @juliemakani is principal investigator, SickleInAfrica Clinical Coordinating Center, Tanzania
Congratulations to Prof. Julie Makani, @juliemakani Secretary of the THGO Advisory Board, for her outstanding recognition at the 9th STICE 2024 Conference. Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko,presented this honor in recognition of her groundbreaking work on sickle cell disease. #STICE2024
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SickleInAfrica implementation science protocol on new born screening for #SickleCell disease. Could dried blood spots-point-of-care testing be the game-changer? Project led by @oennodu & funded by @nih_nhlbi. Article: Congrats to all consortium members
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Virtual Workshop: Multidisciplinary training in sickle cell disease (SCD). Diagnosis of SCD, Acute pain crisis, Priapism, Acute stroke, Health maintenance etc. Link for the session: @oennodu @UofANigeria @OfakunrinA #sicklecelldisease
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RT @Queen_Shadiah: I will be talking about my contributions in the sickle cell community @emun_tech and @Mal_Chi_Ini on the topic: Using T…
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major risk factor for haemorrhagic stroke in children. Newborn screening of SCD can enable early detection and timely interventions for stroke prevention & cognitive decline in children with SCD. @oennodu Read article
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Dr Michael A Battle Sr., @USAmbTanzania and @CDCTanzania country director, Dr.Mahesh Swaminathan, paid a visit to the Sickle cell program @muhimbiliuniver,Tanzania. @juliemakani @agnesjonathan3, @nih_nhlbi
U.S. Ambassador H.E. Dr. Michael A. Battle Sr. and the CDC Country Director Dr. Mahesh Swaminathan visited MUHAS and the Sickle Cell Center to expand on discussions from the 79th UNGA High-Level Forum for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) organized by MUHAS and Ministry of Health.
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