01
Screen
Expand access to screening so that sickle cell disease can be identified earlier, particularly among children in underserved communities.
Sickle Forward
Screen.
Diagnose.
Treat.
Advancing access to timely diagnosis and basic treatment for people affected by sickle cell disease across Africa.
8 Countries
Across Africa
Who we are
Building a future where care is accessible.
Sickle Forward is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals affected by Sickle Cell Disease in low-resource environments.
We champion access to timely diagnosis and basic treatment through advocacy, education, and collaborative initiatives. By working directly with local clinical leaders, we help build practical and sustainable models of care that respond to the realities of each country.
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Our impact
Turning access into measurable impact.
Our work focuses on practical interventions that expand diagnosis, connect people to care, and strengthen sickle cell treatment in low-resource settings.
230
K+
Children screened
4
K+
Diagnosed and linked to care
450
K
Doses of Hydroxyurea delivered
8
Countries across Africa
What we do
A simple approach to a complex challenge.
We focus our work around three essential steps: identifying disease early, connecting people to care, and making treatment more accessible.
02
Diagnose
Work with clinical leaders and local partners to strengthen timely diagnosis and connect individuals with appropriate care.
03
Treat
Support practical, resource-adapted treatment models that help people living with sickle cell disease access the care they need.
Help us move sickle cell care forward.
Whether through partnership, advocacy, or support, there is a role for everyone in building more accessible sickle cell care.
