18/06/2026
🩸 WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY 2026 – YOU ARE INVITED!🩸
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Benue State Chapter, is proud to support the commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2026, organized by the Department of Haematology, Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, in collaboration with the Young Warriors Initiative.
This year’s theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease” highlights the urgent need to ensure that every individual living with sickle cell disease has access to quality care, support, and opportunities to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Join us for an enlightening and engaging symposium featuring:
🔹 Theme exposition
🔹 Interactive panel discussions with healthcare professionals, sickle cell warriors, and parents
🔹 Fun games and activities
🔹 Exciting prizes and souvenirs
📅 Date: Friday, 19th June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: BSUTH Conference Hall, Makurdi
This event is open to healthcare professionals, students, families, sickle cell warriors, advocates and members of the public who are passionate about raising awareness and improving outcomes for people living with sickle cell disease.
Together, let’s learn more, do more and live better.
Stronger Together, Unstoppable Always!
Signed:
Dr. Jacinta Katseen
PRO MWAN BENUE CHAPTER
Dr. Doofan Ayatse -Agishi
PRESIDENT MWAN BENUE CHAPTER
2025-2027 BIENNIUM