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TASIWA invites health development partners, institutions, volunteers and interns to join the fight against sickle cell disease.
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UpdateStrengthening Healthcare Workers’ Capacity in Sickle Cell Disease Management
The training covered early infant diagnosis, emergency and routine care, appropriate use of Hydroxyurea, and comprehensive management of children living with SCD.
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EventWorld Sickle Cell Day 2026: Community Awareness and Screening
The initiative increased community awareness of Sickle Cell Disease, promoted early screening, and encouraged informed health-seeking decisions. It also contributed to reducing misconceptions and stigma while strengthening collaboration between healthcare providers, partners, and the community to improve support for individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
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EventLaunch of Tanzania’s National Sickle Cell Disease Control Guidelines
The launch of Tanzania’s National Guidelines for Sickle Cell Disease Control marks a significant step towards strengthening early diagnosis, prevention, and quality care.
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EventEmpowering Kigoma’s Youth Through Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
The session also addressed common misconceptions and encouraged young people to become ambassadors of accurate sickle cell information in their families and communities, supporting the call for equal opportunities and improved survival for people living with Sickle Cell Disease.
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EventRaising Community Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease Ahead of World Sickle Cell Day
The initiative promotes early screening, genetic counselling, appropriate care, and stigma reduction to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
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UpdateStrengthening Community Health Workers’ Capacity Through the KETAN SCD Project
The training strengthened the capacity of 25 Community Health Workers to educate communities about Sickle Cell Disease, support early identification, and facilitate timely referrals to health facilities. It also enhanced community-level efforts to reduce misconceptions and promote access to appropriate care for children and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
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Field StoryThe Journey from Denial to Acceptance was Painful, but It Birthed Strength, Knowledge, and A Mission.
A mother’s painful journey from denial to acceptance following her son’s Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis became the foundation of her advocacy mission and the birth of TASIWA. Through knowledge, resilience, and compassion, she transformed personal heartbreak into a commitment to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and supporting sickle cell warriors and their families across Tanzania.
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UpdateStrengthening Community Health Workers’ Capacity in Sickle Cell Disease Awareness and Early Detection
Through this initiative, TASIWA continues to empower community health workers to improve access to timely diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease.
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