June 19th 2015 (World Sickle Cell Day). 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Conference 5500 participants. Dr. Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige Chairperson Board of directors (extreme left), Rt. Hon Ruhakana Rugunda .The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda , Hon. Elioda Tumwesigwe , Minister of Health . Dr. Sikander Lalani of Roofings Group and a Board Member Uganda Sickle Cell Rescue Foundation together with other Board members , invited guests (Dr. Machiel Van den Akker from Belgium, Dr. Nancy Green from Colombia Medical Centre USA ) and sickle cell counselors