Empowering Community Health Workers
Empowering Community Health Workers to Strengthen Sickle Cell Awareness and Care in Mwanza
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Field Stories & Updates
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UpdateTASIWA Joins African Experts in Shaping a Continental Strategy to Combat Sickle Cell Disease
Contributes to a Historic Milestone in Africa’s Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
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UpdateAfrican Child Day Commemorations
TASIWA Champions the Right to Health for Every Child, Including Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
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UpdateSickle Cell Clinic at Nyamagana District Hospital
Every Wednesday for Better Care and Healthier Lives.
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UpdateWhy We Educate Students About Sickle Cell Disease?
TASIWA educates students about Sickle Cell Disease to dispel myths, promote early genotype testing and informed reproductive decisions, and encourage understanding and support for people living with SCD. This education also empowers young people to become awareness ambassadors, reduce stigma, and build inclusive communities where sickle cell warriors are treated with dignity and respect.
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UpdateTASIWA Raises Sickle Cell Awareness at the Parliament of Tanzania Ahead of World Sickle Cell Day
The engagement aimed to strengthen understanding among Members of Parliament and advocate for supportive policies and legislation that promote access to healthcare, inclusive education, and equal employment opportunities for people living with SCD.
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UpdateRemembering Josepha Kwila Chokara: A Sickle Cell Warrior Whose Legacy Lives On
Josepha was a Co-Founder of TASIWA and dedicated sickle cell warrior who championed Sickle Cell Disease awareness and supported families affected by the condition. Her compassion and commitment to the sickle cell community will forever remain in our hearts.
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UpdateTASIWA Congratulates Pascazia Mazeze on FISA Awards 2019 Nomination
Pascazia Mazeze has been nominated for the FISA Awards 2019 in the Youth Humanitarian Support category in recognition of her humanitarian contribution.
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UpdateTASIWA Celebrates Executive Director Pascazia Mazeze as a WEGO Health Awards 2019 Finalist
This recognition celebrates her commitment to sickle cell advocacy and TASIWA’s efforts to raise awareness, amplify the voices of people living with Sickle Cell Disease, and promote better health and well-being.
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