Raising Hope International Friends
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A Sickle Cell advocacy group that is changing narratives about Sickle Cell disease, Access to Health Care, Behavior Change, Breaking SCD cycle in Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2022
As part of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we successfully held the 6th Sickle Cell Awareness 6-Aside Tournament — bringing together teams, partners, and the community to raise awareness, strengthen networks, and champion the fight against sickle cell disease. A big thank you to
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RHIF joins the world to commemorate World Blood Disorders Day (October 18).We pause to reflect, learn, & share strength — celebrating resilience, raising awareness, & reaffirming our commitment to better care and support for everyone living with blood disorders. @IBloodDisorders
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The Bristol Mayer Foundation, in partnership with Baylor Uganda, has today donated 200,000 newborn screening test kits and 2,000 doses of Hydroxyurea to the Ministry of Health. The donation was officially handed over to Lira Regional Referral Hospital
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Happening now in Lira City, Lango Sub-region — where the Minister of Health is expected to officially launch the National Initiative for Scaling Up the Prevention and Management of SCD Project.@jcrc_official1 @uscrfuganda @MentalHealthFo3 @JaneRuth_Aceng @Microhaem
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🛑This will give earlier intervention, closer monitoring, convenient follow-up thus improved survival rates. 🛑Enhanced quality of life. #FightCancerUg #fypchallenge #Uganda
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That’s Knowing your genotype is indeed essential. However, awareness is what inspires people to go for screening in the first place. When communities are informed, more people get tested & make informed decisions. So, awareness and testing go hand in hand in the fight against SCD
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What do you think is the most important way to fight sickle cell disease?
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This #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, we’re raising the awareness for newborn screening—a simple step that can transform the lives of children born with sickle cell disease. 🌱 Early screening means: 1. Detecting conditions before symptoms appear 2. Giving families knowledge and
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#September is a #Sickle #Cell #Awareness #Month. A month to amplify more voices and actions for the sickle cell community. Empowering students with knowledge is the first step toward a sickle cell–free generation. Let’s champion genotype screening in schools and protect the
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Join us at the #ASCAT2025 conference to explore our latest scientific insights and advancements in #Thalassemia and #SickleCell disease. Stop by Agios booth #14 to connect with the #AgiosMedical Affairs team and learn more:
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UPDATE ; Pharmacists under the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda have expressed concern over the growing number of children dying as a result of sickle cell disease across the country. According to the President of the Society Dr Jonans Tusiimire, sickle cell disease remains a
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WATCH: Pharmacists warn over rising child deaths from sickle cell disease in Uganda. Dr Jonans Tusiimire says the condition affects 25,000 newborns annually and accounts for 80% of early childhood deaths. 🎥Mike Sebalu #MonitorUpdates
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✨ #September is #Sickle #Cell #Awareness Month ✨ But do you know what the sickle cell trait is? Let’s learn, share, and spread awareness together. 💪🏾❤️ #SickleCellAwareness #KnowYourStatus #HealthEducation #EndSickleCell #HopeForSickleCell
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Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell 🩸💚 MHS donated sickle cell testing kits at the Sickle Cell Run to support participants in knowing their status and raise awareness. Together we’re raising hope and breaking the silence. #SickleCellAwareness #MicrohaemScientifics #RaisingHope
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Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) is honored to join the @PharmacistsUg and @RaisingHopeInt2 and other partners in supporting the #AnnualSickleCellRun2025. Through our participation and donation of high-quality sickle cell testing kits, we’re working to increase awareness, encourage
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We’re running for a cause—raising awareness, educating the public, and standing in solidarity with the sickle cell community. 📍 Free sickle cell screening services are available at the run. Don’t miss this chance to know your status and take charge of your health. 🩸❤️
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Happening now! 🎉 As part of the September Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we’ve kicked off the annual Sickle Cell Run in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda @PharmacistsUg The run is not just about fitness, but also about creating awareness, educating communities,
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#September is a national #Sickle #Cell #Awareness month. Today, 18th September 2025, we held a press conference ahead of the Sickle Cell Awareness Run happening on 21st September 2025 at Pharmacy House. 💪🏾 We call upon the general public to stand with us, raise their voices,
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PSU in collaboration with Raising Hope International Friends is organizing the Annual Sickle Cell Run 🏃♀️🏃♂️ 📅 21st September 2025 📍 Pharmacy House , Kyambogo-Banda ⏰ 6:30am – 1:00pm ✅ Every participant will receive FREE Sickle Cell Screening 🎽 Kits: UGX 25,000 | UGX 35,000
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Understanding Sickle Cell Leg/Foot Ulcers 📌 What Are They? These are chronic wounds that develop on the feet due to poor blood flow and fragile skin. They often are slow to heal and prone to infection. 📌 Why They Occur: ●Sickle-shaped red blood cells block circulation,
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Did you know sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders in the world? We raise awareness to educate, support, and inspire action. Sickle cell causes immense challenges—pain crises, organ damage, and shortened life expectancy. But awareness leads to solutions:
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