World Sickle Cell Day 2020
On June 19, 2009 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as a public health problem.
Every year on June 19 the world comes together to raise public awareness about SCD in order to educate and help improve the quality of life for people living with this disease and to develop strategies to save the lives of every child with SCD, regardless of where they are born.
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The Global Sickle Cell Disease Network has put together a list of global activities that will be taking place leading up to and on the the day of June 19. If you would like your event included on the calendar below please email contact.gscdn@sickkids.ca.
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See how the world is celebrating World Sickle Cell Day this year.
Global
Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO)
Join the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO) and global advocates on World Sickle Cell Day (June 19th) to learn more about the current sickle cell disease advocacy work from across the world. Panelists will be presenting from Africa, South/Latin America, Middle East, South Asia, Europe and North America.
North America
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)
SiNERGe, in collaboration with Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA), is launching a 24-hour awareness campaign this year, called “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell.” This national awareness effort encourages community-based organizations, individuals, and anyone concerned about sickle cell disease.
Australia
Europe
Asia
Caribbean
The Society for Inherited and Severe Blood Disorders Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
The Society for Inherited and Severe Blood Disorder Trinidad and Tobago will be hosting a live discussion about 'Ask the Doctor About the Management of Sickle Cell Disease' with Drs. Isaac Odame and Jennifer Knight-Madden as they discuss the main issues/complications of SCD in the Caribbean.
Africa