The Service, in collaboration with the Police Hospital and the Salted Health Foundation, today joined the global community to commemorate World Sickle Cell Disease Day.
Representing the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Mrs. Bridget Anim, Deputy Director at the Health Promotion Division, paid tribute to individuals living with sickle cell disease. She acknowledged their resilience, struggles, and, most importantly, their enduring hope for a healthier future. Mrs. Anim highlighted ongoing efforts by the Service to combat the disease through increased public education, newborn screening initiatives, and early intervention programs aimed at improving quality of life and preventing the transmission of the disease to future generations.
A board member of the Salted Health Foundation, Prof. Regina Appiah-Oppong, reaffirmed the commitment of the NGO, described as "small but mighty", to continue supporting children living with the condition across the country.
The event also featured the distribution of care packages to caregivers of children with sickle cell disease, alongside free health screenings for both adults and children. World Sickle Cell Day, commemorated annually on June 19, is aimed at raising awareness of sickle cell disease and promoting actions to improve the lives of those affected. help with a title