30/03/2026
On 10th March 2016, we held an initiation meeting with Jinja health officials, Ministry of Health representative, the Director of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, the Head of the Pediatric Department Jinja Referral, and project support teams to strengthen collaboration to improve the newborn screening program under CONSA.
Under the CONSA project, RHIF will support community-level interventions to trace children lost to follow-up, provide support to affected families to ensure continuity of care, and strengthen referral systems through targeted training of Community Health Workers.
We also aim to increase awareness of sickle cell disease and its management, ensuring that families are well-informed and supported. By equipping Community Health Workers with the necessary tools and skills, we hope to strengthen community-based care systems so that every child receives the attention and treatment they need.
We are grateful for the support of the American Society of Hematology Andrew Zapfel, MPH, PMP for this partnership, which seeks to drive meaningful impact and improve the quality of life for children living with sickle cell disease.
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