Sickle Cell Federation Of Kenya - SFK

03/08/2026

Living Beyond Sickle Cell:
Breaking the Pain, Breaking the Myths.
In this episode of Dadas Show at KBC Channel 1 TV, we explore the realities of living with sickle cell disease, the importance of early screening, access to treatment, blood donation, and how communities can replace stigma with understanding and support.
Watch the full episode on you tube through the shared link below:

03/08/2026

Registration is Now Open!

Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 3rd Global Sickle Cell Disease Conference (GASCDO Global 2026), taking place September 1–3, 2026.

Hosted by the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO) in partnership with The Ministry of Health and the Sickle Cell Federation Of Kenya - SFK, this landmark global gathering will bring together leaders from government, healthcare, research, industry and patient organizations to advance sickle cell care worldwide.

Theme: Global Standards, Local Impact: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Across Systems and Communities

Register today:
https://www.globalscd.org/product/global-sickle-cell-in-person-conference/

We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi for three days of collaboration learning and action to improve outcomes for people living with sickle cell disease around the world.
Karibu 🇰🇪 Kenya!

31/07/2026

Registration is Now Open!

Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 3rd Global Sickle Cell Disease Conference (GASCDO Global 2026), taking place September 1–3, 2026.

Hosted by the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO) in partnership with The Ministry of Health and Sickle Cell Federation Of Kenya - SFK, this landmark global gathering will bring together leaders from government, healthcare, research, industry and patient organizations to advance sickle cell care worldwide.

Theme: Global Standards, Local Impact: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Across Systems and Communities

✅ Global experts and thought leaders
✅ Patient and community voices
✅ Policy, research and innovation discussions
✅ Networking and partnership opportunities

Register today:
https://www.globalscd.org/product/global-sickle-cell-in-person-conference/

We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi for three days of collaboration learning and action to improve outcomes for people living with sickle cell disease around the world.
Karibu 🇰🇪 Kenya!

20/07/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!

Kenya is proud to host the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

Date 1st – 3rd September 2026
Venue Nairobi, Kenya

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 for the day: Global Standards, Local Impact: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Across Systems and Communities.

Join global experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and the sickle cell community as we shape the future of sickle cell care.

Save the date and stay tuned for registration and conference updates!
The Ministry of Health Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations

#𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗦𝗖𝗗𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 #𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 #𝗦𝗙𝗞 #𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗢 #𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 #𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

17/07/2026

We are grateful for every voice that showed up at the Kenya Sickle Cell Disease Symposium 2026 at Gertrude's Children's Hospital.

To the participants, patients, advocates, experts, and healthcare professionals who gave their time and expertise, we say thank you. This work moves forward because you keep showing up for it.

We also want to recognize the of Health for the depth of commitment shown at this symposium.

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, spoke to the Government's ongoing reforms under Universal Health Coverage in health financing, digital health, workforce development, and commodity security. He emphasized how the Social Health Authority is working to ease the financial burden of care.

He also spoke to plans for expanding newborn screening and deepening collaboration with counties, development partners, and patient organisations.

To Gertrude's Children's Hospital, CEO Dr. Robert Nyaranga, Society of Hematology President Dr. Robert Negrin, Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation, Fondation Pierre Fabre, NCD Alliance Kenya, Novartis, county government representatives, and every development partner and stakeholder in the room, thank you for standing with the sickle cell community.

And to our own team: SFK CEO Ms. Emily Gumba and everyone who worked to bring this symposium to life, this is what showing up for each other looks like.

16/07/2026

Tune in live for the Sickle Cell Disease Symposium. Don't miss the insightful discussions from our experts, advocates, and patients. |

Sickle Cell Disease from diagnosis to care: Improving awareness an...

16/07/2026

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Sickle Cell Disease from diagnosis to care:
Improving awareness and support

15/07/2026

Meet the speakers, experts, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and partners coming together to advance sickle cell disease care in Kenya.

Together, we are driving conversations that inspire action, strengthen collaboration, and improve the lives of people living with sickle cell disease.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners for standing with us in this work: Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation, Fondation Pierre Fabre, of Newborn Screening SCD, Novartis, NCD Alliance Kenya, Gertrude's Children's Hospital, The Ministry of Health etc. 🙏

📅 16th July 2026
📍 Gertrude's Children's Hospital, Nairobi

15/07/2026

The Sickle Cell Federation of Kenya (SFK), in collaboration with the The Ministry of Health, Gertrude's Children's Hospital, and partners, invites healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advocates, and stakeholders to the Kenya Sickle Cell Disease Symposium 2026.

Theme: Sickle Cell Disease from Diagnosis to Care: Improving Awareness and Support

Date: 16th July 2026
Venue: Gertrude's Children's Hospital, Nairobi

Join us as we strengthen collaboration, advance knowledge, raise awareness, and improve the quality of care and support for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

28/06/2026