HUNDREDS IN JINJA RUN FOR SICKLE CELL AWARENESS Jinja residents participated in the Sickle Cell Marathon in Jinja City to raise awareness for the disease in Busoga sub region. The marathon saw runners who included students from Jinja Progressive Academy (JIPRA), competing in

About the Jinja Sickle Cell Run that was successfully held this morning at the Jinja Rugby grounds in Jinja City Uganda. A huge thank you to everyone who came through and supported this special cause. #AllThingsJinja | #JinjaSickleCellRun25

Happening now in Nigeria: I am honoured to join global leaders and changemakers at the Global Sickle Cell Congress in Abuja, Nigeria. Together, we are shaping the future of sickle cell advocacy, care, and innovation. #SickleCellAwareness #GlobalSickleCelll #HealthForAll

Connecting and creating strong global networks in the fight against sickle cell disease.

Congrats to Prof Obiageli Nnodu & her team at the Centre of Excellence for SCD Research & Training, Abuja, Nigeria. Great news for SCD research & care in #Nigeria & Africa at large. Prof Nnodu is Principal Investigator of the SickleInAfrica site in Nigeria. Oby Nnodu #GCSCD2025

Join us for the 4th Annual Uganda Sickle Cell Convention 2025 .An extraordinary meeting of stakeholders and leaders in advocacy, research, and policy development. Organised by Raising Hope International Friends . 11th July 2025, Jinja City.

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Stewart and Duke University USA, for acknowledging my efforts. Moments like these remind me why I keep going — to make a difference.

Tomorrow is World Sickle Cell Day. And June 19th isn’t just a date. It’s a global call for action. This #WorldSickleCellDay, we honour the resilience, dreams, and lives of millions. Let’s break the silence, fight the stigma, and spread hope. 💪 Novo Nordisk Foundation #StopTheStigma

Uganda records over 25,000 newborn cases of sickle cell disease annually. That’s a child every 21 minutes.Action can’t wait. Let’s unite for increased awareness, funding, better care, and stronger community support. Dr Benson Uzoma Novartis #WorldSickleCellDay #June19th #ActNow

On June 19th, 2025, RHIF alongside several civil society organizations, joined the Ministry of Health to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day under the theme: “All of Us United by Donating Blood for Sickle Cell Patients and Others.”

🩸 Fighting Sickle Cell Together Our advocacy. Our quest. Our responsibility. Every voice raised, every child screened, every life supported — it all begins with us. 💪🏽 Join the movement. Support the cause.Dr Benson Uzoma Novo Nordisk Foundation The Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda #OurAdvocacyOurQuest #RHIFUganda

Dreams give you direction, but only action drives you forward. The gap between what you wish for and what you achieve is closed by the consistent effort you make.

Let's ignite a movement of changemakers, advocates, and communities united against sickle cell disease to transform lives and deliver lasting solutions. #SickleCellAwareness #UnitedForSCD #StrongerTogether #ChangeMakers #HealthEquity

QUOTE: "For the last 9 years, Raising Hope International Friends has continued to fight against Sickle Cell disease. The journey has not been an easy one but it has been a journey of hope, resilience, compassion, and collective action. We have been able to educate over 1.2M Ugandans about the

Today, led by one of the coordinators, Minnie ,we had the privilege of visiting a family in the heart of Kamwokya slums—a mother caring for her child living with sickle cell disease, who has sadly suffered a stroke. The mother had little to no understanding of the condition

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting the team at MicrohaemScientifics Uganda and the Group CEO. I am impressed by their innovative strides in addressing 3 critical disease areas: malaria, SCD, & HIV, with self testing kits already available on the Ugandan Market. #SickleCellMatters

🏅 Recognition Moments! Yesterday, we proudly recognized our A Side Team with medals for their dedication and outstanding effort! A special moment for me—I was honored to receive a medal from our Team Captain. 🙏 Thank you, Mother Club Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands

Here With my President of Unity for Good James Joloba at the Cancer Run activation camp held at Zebra Spot, organized by Rotary Club of Club Rotary Club of Kira

#OneRace #ManyCancers Rotary World Over

Stop looking for people's approval, they will never understand the weight of your assignment💪💯