Sickle Cell Awareness During Nane Nane Exhibitions, 2023
TASIWA Reaches Over 8,000 People with Sickle Cell Awareness During Nane Nane 2023
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Field StoryEmpowering Young People Through Sickle Cell Awareness at St. Mary’s Seminary Secondary School, Nyegezi
TASIWA promotes Sickle Cell Disease awareness among young people to improve understanding of its hereditary nature and encourage genotype testing and genetic counselling. This knowledge empowers youth to make informed reproductive decisions, helping reduce the risk of having children affected by SCD and fostering a more informed generation.
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Field StoryEmpowering Young People Through Sickle Cell Awareness at Bwiru Girls' Secondary School
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Testing, and Early Care
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Field StoryFree Sickle Cell Screening in Sengerema District
Community members are encouraged to access screening and obtain accurate information about sickle cell status to support early diagnosis, informed decisions, and appropriate healthcare.
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Field StoryFree Sickle Cell Screening at Nasa Health Centre, Busega, Simiyu Region
The initiative has encouraged community members to know their sickle cell status, seek appropriate healthcare, and share accurate information about SCD to promote early screening, informed decisions, and stigma-free communities.
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Field StorySickle Cell Disease Education in Magu District
The training aimed to strengthen the group’s understanding of SCD and its ability to support affected children and their families.
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Field StoryMy Life History as a Sickle Cell Warrior – Josepha Kwila Chokara
Josepha Kwila Chokara shares a powerful personal story of living with Sickle Cell Disease, beginning with his diagnosis at the age of two and a half. His early experiences reveal the challenges caused by misconceptions, traditional beliefs, stigma, and limited awareness of sickle cell disease.
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Field StoryHealth Education on Sickle Cell Disease at St. Augustine University of Tanzania
The initiative aimed to increase awareness of SCD, promote understanding of its hereditary nature, encourage screening, and address misconceptions while fostering greater community support for people living with the condition and their families.
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Field StorySickle Cell Disease Education and Awareness at St. Joseph Seminary, Mwanza
The initiative also supported the formation of sickle cell clubs in secondary schools to empower students to raise awareness among their peers, reduce stigma, encourage screening, and create supportive school environments for students living with SCD.
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