Tackle Sickle Cell Africa -TSCA
P.O.Box 361777
Gulu City
Uganda
Persona de contacto: Mutatiina Derrick
+256 786 241344; +256 394870449
tacklesicklecell22@gmail.com
mutatiinaderrick99@gmail.com
https://www.tacklesicklecellafrica.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088843311457
Áreas temáticas
- Organización de apoyo
- Política social/Discapacitados
- Política / Proyecto de educación
Sobre nosotros
Tackle Sickle Cell Africa (TSCA) is a dedicated advocacy group committed to combating Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in high-burden African communities, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Through free screenings, genetic counseling, early interventions, community education, and stigma reduction, we empower individuals and families to manage SCD effectively and prevent its inheritance.
Our mission
To holistically combat sickle cell disease in rural African communities by providing free screenings, expert genetic counseling, early interventions (such as hydroxyurea therapy, penicillin prophylaxis, and vaccinations), and community education to reduce stigma, prevent inheritance, and improve quality of life for affected individuals and families.
Our vision
A sickle cell-free Africa where every child is born healthy, communities are empowered with knowledge and resources to end the cycle of inheritance, and advanced treatments like gene therapy are accessible to all, eliminating premature deaths and enabling thriving lives without the burden of pain or discrimination.
What we do
• Capacity Building: Training communities and health workers to manage sickle cell disease.
• Screening & Testing: Free sickle cell screening and confirmatory testing for early diagnosis.
• Community Awareness: Educating communities to reduce stigma and prevent inheritance.
• Advocacy & Policy: Integrating sickle cell into health policies and funding priorities.
Mutatiina Derrick is the Founder & CEO of Tackle Sickle Cell Africa.
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