Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative
@UgandaSickle
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We exist to provide a multi-faceted approach to combating SCD that includes Testing, Research, Awareness,psychosocial support&advocacy.
Uganda
Joined January 2024
We express our deep appreciation to @kabakafound& @TestandTreat37 for their valuable collaboration, which resulted in the provision of customized sickle cell services to thousands of individuals in Bulange Mengo yesterday. @cpmayiga @thedancestudio9 @JaneRuth_Aceng @cphluganda
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Woman with sickle cell disease celebrates 80th birthday, defying life expectancy odds by decades https://t.co/gLIRizJgxC
@ConquerSCD @SCMentorship @RotaryEarlyBird @MinofHealthUG @bayloruganda @DianaAtwine @cphluganda @DailyMonitor
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Patricia McGill is among the oldest people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease, and she attributes her longevity to optimism, faith, a supportive community and good nutrition.
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Earlier today, @DianaAtwine PS at @MinofHealthUG re-echoed the government’s commitment to providing holistic services that enhances safe motherhood at the @NasmecUG 2025. @stanbicug @IpasOrg @bayloruganda @UNICEFUganda
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Bishop Agaba Amos- North West Ankole at the @NasmecUG 2025 "Everyone needs to play their part actively, as religious leaders we pledge to proactively engage followers, the time is Now!" @IpasOrg @PSIUganda @WHOUganda @UNFPAUganda @bayloruganda @stanbicug @NicosamHealth
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KEY ACTION POINTS FROM THE 5TH NATIONAL SAFE MOTHERHOOD CONFERENCE, AWARDS AND EXPO 2025 @spekeresort . @MinofHealthUG @PSIUganda @SekabembeL @bayloruganda @DKiragga @IpasOrg @stanbicug @savechildrenug @SabrinaKitaka @NicosamHealth @DKinUganda @kcbbankug @DailyMonitor
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Prof. Philippa Musoke ED @mujhu_care_ltd @ActivateUgandaL "We should ensure that the community knows what the academia is doing for a successful intervention thus promoting a Multisectoral approach in enhancing safe Motherhood" @PSIUganda @IpasOrg @bayloruganda @NasmecUG
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Triple Elimination Initiative of mother to childt transmission of HIV, Sphilys and Hepatitis B is key in enhancing safe Motherhood outcomes. @DKiragga
@NasmecUG @PSIUganda @SekabembeL
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PLENARY SESSION Keynote by @bayloruganda ED Dr. @DKiragga Elimination of vertical transmission and integration of triple Elimination into Maternal Child Health. @IpasOrg @PSIUganda @MinofHealthUG @PPact @DianaAtwine @NasmecUG @keepyourland @kcbbankug @LEMU_Uganda @agrosupplyug
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Dr. John Paul Bagala; associate consultants Obs&Gyn @MinofHealthUG " We need to have enough essential critical commodities for PAC services in health facilities across the Country" @NasmecUG @PSIUganda @IpasOrg @SekabembeL
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Sr. Isuka Judith midwife at Mujuku Health Centre IV; Tororo "Motivation, functional infrastructure, able leadership, peer learning ,provision of essential medications is crucial in strengthening post Abortion care and advancing reproductive justice for safe Motherhood" @NasmecUG
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Dr. Kitui Musica director @IpasOrg Farming PAC and reproductive justice as central to Uganda's safe Motherhood agenda, setting the tone for both national and regional reflections. @MinofHealthUG @PSIUganda
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Day 3. National Safe Motherhood Conference, Awards and Expo. @PSIUganda representative @SekabembeL "We need to help our young people live a better life,PSI is committed to enhancing Multisectoral approach to safe motherhood agenda in Uganda" @NicosamHealth @DianaAtwine @IpasOrg
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The conference commenced with the esteemed presence of the Queen of @BugandaKingdom_, Her Royal Highness, Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda. She emphasized that safe motherhood transcends mere medical concerns; it is fundamentally a moral obligation. @BOU_Official @UNICEFUganda
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Day 2: National Safe Motherhood Conference, Awards and Expo @spekeresort . Strengthening Multisectoral collaboration and Mutual Accountability for safe Motherhood. @savechildrenug @UNICEFUganda @BOU_Official @kcbbankug @cehurduganda @WorldVisionUg @PSIUganda @stanbicug
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Happening Now 5th Annual Safe Motherhood conference is underway in @spekeresort. @DianaAtwine @NicosamHealth @agrosupplyug @BOU_Official @kcbbankug @LEMU_Uganda @keepyourland @stanbicug @DailyMonitor @DeiBioPharma @Microhaem @qcil_uganda2
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Happening Now Safe motherhood conference is underway in @MunyonyoResort . Vist our booth for a wide range of Life saving solutions for newborns. @UgandaSickle @DianaAtwine @hatchtechologies @obluk
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Thanks to everyone for making the 2025 SCDC Annual Summit unforgettable! 💬🤝🩸 Let’s keep building! #SCDSummit2025 #SickleCell #CommunityVoices #CoalitionWork 📝 Missed the survey? We’d love your thoughts:
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Despite being a common genetic condition, sickle cell disease is a neglected global health burden. Hemex supports awareness & early screening. WHO: https://t.co/T84V4pphCW NIH: https://t.co/GT7atLRGwS Hemex prds not avail in all mkts incl the US #SickleCellAwarenessMonth
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October is Global Diversity Awareness Month! At Hemex Health, we recognize that sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia affect people of many backgrounds. We’re proud to support accessible, accurate testing for communities everywhere. 💙 *Not for sale in the U.S. #Gazelle
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