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Mr. Wamala talking to President of UASCRF prior
to cutting the cake
It is estimated that 20% of Uganda's population have the sickle cell trait.This predisposes a very high
incidence of sickle cell disease.Unlike developed countries where sickle cell disease can easily be detected through newborn
screening, there is no such program in Uganda and as such early interventions as prophylactic administration of penicillin
in children until age five are not taken.
Chairperson of Sickle cell Association of Uganda &
President of UASCRF.
Press conference at Mulago hospital, Kampala
Children entertaining visitors and their parents
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The disease is most prevalent in the tribes of Bamba, Basoga, Bagishu, Baganda, and Lugbara. Unfortunately
the disease continues to carry a lot of stigma and stereotyping among the population.There is a wide belief that sickle cell
disease patients will not survive their teenage years. Sickle cells sufferers and their families live a life of isolation
and fear with poor pain management control methods.
some of the children with
SCD entertaining
Cake time
Children with SCD singing & telling their troubles
Muzei Wamala opening the dance with
Captain Mulumba
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President of UASCRF &
14 year old diagnosed of sickle cell disease at the age of 10
Time for dancing with the children
Testimony from the guest of
honor Captain Mulumba
Good times with Mr. Wamala
One of the most important developments in the fight against sickle cell in Uganda was the formation of
the Sickle Cell Association of Uganda.This association has been very instrumental in hauling sickle cell from the closet to
the open where it belongs.The Association has been able to organize outreaches and seminars in many parts of the country.
The Uganda-American Sickle Cell Rescue Fund is committed to helping the Association in the sickle cell fight.
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