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Expanding screening services and improving access to early diagnosis in the Lake Zone.
In partnership with the Melian Foundation, Sickle Forward is scaling up newborn screening for Sickle Cell Disease across four regions in Tanzania, helping ensure children have access to early diagnosis and life-saving care.
Launched in Q1 2025, the SickleCare Project is a flagship initiative addressing the silent burden of Sickle Cell Disease through comprehensive screening, education, and treatment support.
By strengthening primary healthcare systems and working alongside local health facilities, the project is creating sustainable pathways for diagnosis and care across Tanzania.
Our Tanzania programme is focused on four regions, working with local health facilities to bring screening and care closer to communities.
Expanding screening services and improving access to early diagnosis in the Lake Zone.
Reaching communities with newborn screening and strengthening pathways to appropriate care.
Supporting screening programmes and building local capacity to identify Sickle Cell Disease earlier.
Building healthcare capacity and bringing screening closer to families in the central-western region.
Since the launch of the SickleCare Project, the programme has expanded access to newborn screening and strengthened the foundation for long-term sickle cell care.
Screening is only the beginning. Our work is designed to connect early diagnosis with education, treatment and continued clinical support.
Expand newborn screening so Sickle Cell Disease can be identified as early as possible.
Work with local health facilities and healthcare workers to strengthen practical systems for diagnosis and follow-up.
Help children and families move from diagnosis to appropriate treatment and ongoing care.
Your support helps expand screening services, strengthen healthcare workers, and connect children to life-saving sickle cell care.
