Int. Sickle Cell Centre

At the ISCC, we believe no one should live in pain, die, or experience stigmatisation from sickle cell disease (SCD).

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

Thank you, WHO Ghana, for highlighting our 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Disease Conference.

It was an honour to stand alongside WHO, the Ministry of Health, GHS, CHAI, sickle cell warriors, and other committed partners to discuss the current state of sickle cell disease in Ghana.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Every year, nearly 18,000 children in Ghana are born with Sickle Cell Disease.

To mark #WorldSickleCellDay, we joined @mohgovgh, @_GHSofficial & partners at the 2nd Annual Conference by the @isccghana to raise awareness & strengthen care for people with Sickle Cell Disease.

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

We are excited to be visiting Awutu Winton Senior High School once again, for our annual health screening of all first-year students.

We can't wait to see you Winton and make a lasting impact on your lives that will resonate for generations!

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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...#SickleCellAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #SCD #ISCC #PartnershipForChange

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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In a remarkable show of support, the International Sickle Cell Centre, on Monday 17th February 2025, in partnership with @Tobincopharmacy and @symphonicmusic1, donated essential drugs to the pediatric and adult sickle cell clinic at Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH)...

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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...At ISCC, we are committed to fostering impactful partnerships that drive equitable access to life-saving yet affordable interventions for SCD.

Together, we are advancing care and improving health outcomes for individuals affected by sickle cell disease...

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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...*Note*: Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and testing options. *Contact us* if you would like to speak to a genetic counsellor.

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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This Valentine’s season, show some love to your partner by testing for your sickle cell status together! ❤️

In many parts of *Ghana* and *sub-Saharan Africa*, the *Hb electrophoresis* test is commonly used to determine sickle cell status....

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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...Love is beautiful, but knowledge is power! *Get tested, understand your status, and make informed reproductive decisions* for a healthy future....

#SickleCellAwareness #ValentinesDay #GeneticTesting #KnowYourStatus

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

Merry Christmas 🎊🎄🎄🎄🎄🎊

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

Excessive tiredness and weakness in a sickle cell warrior may signal an impending crisis, not laziness. Choose support over criticism.

#youarenotalone
#sicklecelldisease
#supportawarrior
#iscc

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

Do you know your sickle cell status?

Knowing your status can make a big difference for your health and future. Early detection saves lives—get tested today!

Poll: Have you been tested for sickle cell?

Yes
No

#knowyourstatus
#gettested
#earlydetection
#sicklecellawareness

[Int. Sickle Cell Centre @isccghana]

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Some call it bravery, but for us, it’s simply love. 💕

Together, we’re breaking barriers, rewriting stories, and proving that sickle cell warriors can have every ounce of love and joy life has to offer...