Tackle Sickle Cell Africa

Microscreen Sickle Cell RDT is not just a test- it’s a frontline weapon against late diagnosis and preventable deaths. Fast. Reliable. Scalable. This is how we close the gap in sickle cell care-especially in areas where labs are limited such as Northern Uganda @Microhaem

We are encouraged by the warm reception & shared commitment to advancing awareness, improving access to care & prioritizing sickle cell disease on 🇺🇬’s national health agenda. Meaningful change happens through collaboration, advocacy & sustained engagement with key stakeholders.

The engagement provided a valuable platform to highlight the urgent needs of the sickle cell community and to explore avenues for stronger policy support and national action.

Today marked a significant step forward in our mission to strengthen advocacy for individuals living with sickle cell. A delegation led by the President of Sickle Cell Alliance Uganda, under which we're a member, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of Parliament🇺🇬@AnitahAmong🧵

Together, we can build a system where fewer children are born with sickle cell disease and those affected live longer, better lives. Join us. @AKasingye @ChefKarim02 @DrOribaDan @DrOtileUg @hotniqqha @NutritionistKD @rkalyes1 @LuckyMbabazi @dr_evenakato @fsnakazibwe

Microscreen Sickle Cell Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) are changing the game, bringing fast, reliable screening closer to communities that need it most. No long waits. No complex infrastructure. Just timely answers and a chance for early care. Apwoyo matek @Microhaem

Too many families are still discovering sickle cell disease too late. We’re changing that, one community at a time. If your community or organization is ready for a screening activation, let’s talk. Reach us at tacklesicklecell22@gmail.com or call +256 786241344

...because knowing your genotype isn’t just information, it shapes who you marry, the children you may have, and the life you build. This activation, funded by @RaremarkFdn, is part of a bigger mission: making early detection normal, not optional.

How many young people in Uganda are living with the sickle cell trait and don’t even know it? This weekend at Kyengera SDA Church, we screened hundreds individuals, some of whose results were routine and others, life-changing.

House is debating a motion urging government to recognise the sickle cell disease as a major public health concern that requires immediate budgetary attention. The mover of the motion, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, said Uganda was reported to have a significant burden of sickle cell disease, with a national trait prevalence of 13.3%, indicating that about one in seven people is a carrier. He said about 20,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually, and approximately 6,000-9,000 children die before their fifth birthday, largely due to lack of early diagnosis and inadequate access to comprehensive care. #PlenaryUg

Hon. Victor Nekesa (UPDF Rep.) calls for the adoption of modern technology like the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) to assist sickle cell couples to produce children without passing on the genetic disorder. #PlenaryUg

House has adopted the motion urging government to recognise the sickle cell disease as a major public health concern that requires immediate budgetary attention. Government Chief Whip, hon. @ObuaHamson said the issue of sickle cell disease is being integrated within the national health system by @MinofHealthUG. “We are trying our best to ensure the availability of essential medicine. We are also encouraging public-private partnerships to complement efforts of government in sensitising communities about this monster,” he said. #PlenaryUg

We welcome the growing attention to sickle cell screening in 🇺🇬 and stand ready to work with government, media, and influencers to promote responsible sickle cell awareness, early testing, and informed decision-making across the pearl of Africa. @Parliament_Ug @MinofHealthUG

@Microhaem @MinofHealthUG 👏👏👏

Building a faster, smarter diagnostic supply chain in Africa 🚚🧪 This week, Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) dispatched a major consignment of locally produced HIV, malaria, and sickle cell diagnostic kits just days after production demonstrating the power of local manufacturing combined with efficient logistics. By strengthening integrated production, transport, and distribution partnerships, MHS is reducing delays, lowering dependence on imports, and accelerating access to life-saving diagnostics across health systems. #Diagnostics #LocalManufacturing #HealthSecurity #AfricanInnovation 🌍

Obugalo to the @Parliament_Ug 👏👏 @MinofHealthUG @cphluganda @JaneRuth_Aceng @DianaAtwine @uscrfuganda

@Parliament_Ug These statistics highlight the urgent reality of sickle cell disease in 🇺🇬. We commend @Parliament_Ug for bringing this critical issue to the national agenda & call for strengthened premarital & newborn screening, & improved access to comprehensive sickle cell care.

@Parliament_Ug @ObuaHamson Woow. We welcome this decision & stand ready to collaborate with government and partners to strengthen community awareness, screening, and support for affected families. This is a very important step toward prioritizing prevention, early diagnosis, and access to lifesaving care.

@TackleSickle is grateful for every partnership and shared vision with various stakeholders for better, more consistent care. We look forward to supporting implementation, monitoring impact, and scaling more efforts to reach more communities especially in high burden regions.

@RctKlaSsese1 @RotaractD9213 @RCNC_ROTARACT @RCKSI @RotaractNdejje Well done, mighty sailors👏👏

164 tested. 53 carriers. 9 warriors discovered. 20 lives saved through blood donation. This is impact. This is purpose. 🤍❤️ #RotaractKampalaSseseIslands #RotaryEyamba #BrianOdookiProject #SickleCellAwareness

If we truly want to reduce preventable deaths from sickle cell disease, we must ensure that no health worker, no matter how remote their post, is left without the tools and knowledge to act confidently and correctly. @don_magezi @DrOribaDan @MinofHealthUG @NCDIpoverty @DrOtileUg