“ I have learnt that carriers live without getting any complications the way sicklers do and that you cannot know that you are a carrier unless you test. Intensify sensitisation on social media”. “I have learnt how sickle cell is acquired. Services should be extended to villages”. “Please intensify screening in universities as you give information as well. Thank you for the work”.
Continue ReadingEvent: University Exhibition at Lugogo
“I have got good information about sickle cell. More sensitisation is needed. Thank you for the good work”. “People have wrong information about sickle cell. More sensitisation is needed and screening. I have learnt how sickle cell disease is acquired”. “Ive learnt it is vital to go for medical check ups. I applaud the team for the services and hospitality. I have learnt how someone with sickle cell can be managed to stay healthy”. “I have learnt that sickle cell…
Continue ReadingEvent: Buvuma Outreach in Buvuma Island
“We need more information and support about sickle cell. Counselling was good. Parents need to give enough information about their children’s health status to the teachers. Sickle cell testing has to be taken serious”. “Thank you for the information and screening, this will help us know what decision to take in the future. Sickle cell testing should be must to everyone”. “I have learnt not to fear to go for health check ups and to like testing for various diseases….
Continue ReadingEvent: Inter-School Sports gala
“It was an educative event.Introduce clubs in many schools dealing with issues pertaining sickle cell. Avail information to schools in magazines and brochures about sickle cell”. “The event was inspiring. You need to extend your services to villages because people there lack a lot”. “I have liked the interaction with different students, this will help us put ideas together and see how best we can help fellow students living with sickle cell disease keep well in school”.
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