Theme: Addressing Sickle Cell Disease in Schools and Communities
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University Main Campus (Eastern Gate)
Overview
Makerere University, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease and Neglected Tropical Diseases, EnRiCH and SPARCO, invites stakeholders from education, health, civil society, and community organisations to a one-day engagement meeting focused on tackling sickle cell disease (SCD) in school and community settings. The meeting will bring together clinicians, researchers, educators, policy makers, caregivers and patient representatives to share knowledge, discuss challenges and identify practical strategies for improving care, awareness and support systems.
Objectives
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Raise awareness about the burden and needs of people living with SCD in schools and communities.
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Share best practices and research findings relevant to early detection, management and psychosocial support.
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Discuss roles and responsibilities for schools, health services and community actors in improving outcomes.
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Develop practical, community-friendly recommendations and next steps for collaborative action.
Who Should Attend
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Healthcare professionals and public health practitioners
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School administrators, teachers and school health teams
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Researchers and students working on SCD and related NCDs
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Representatives of community groups, NGOs and patient advocacy organisations
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Policy makers and local government officials
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Caregivers and people living with sickle cell disease
What to Expect
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Short presentations from experts and researchers
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Panel discussions on school-based support, community outreach and clinical care linkages
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Interactive breakout sessions to identify actionable solutions for local implementation
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Networking opportunities to build partnerships across sectors
Registration & Contact
This event is open to interested stakeholders.
