-- The First African Congress On Sickle Cell Disease --
This October, Key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond will convene on one international stage as a collective to discuss the burden of sickle cell disease, its impact on African communities and proffer evidence-based solutions and recommendations to its effect. Join Us
This once in a lifetime opportunity is not to be missed
Showcase your research, share your expert knowledge and contribute to discussions that will shape the future of sickle cell management and control in Africa.
Learn, share knowledge and network with over 800 delegates from Africa and the rest of the world including some of Africa’s most prominent researchers and sickle cell experts.
Global experts and change makers will shape your view on the current state and future perspective of sickle cell in Africa. On the Congress theme of Overcoming Sickle Cell Disease - Power of the collective voice, the speaker line-up will educate, inspire and inform.
Dr. Osagie Ehanire
A health visionary with an illustrious clinical career, who has served on various boards both within and outside Nigeria, including Chair of the Board of Trustees of the TY Danjuma Foundation.
Honorable Minister of Health
Nigeria
Dr. Moeti Matshidiso
The first woman WHO Regional Director for Africa
Advancing efforts towards Universal Health Coverage and accelerating progress toward global development goals
Regional Director for Africa
World Health Organization(WHO)
Dr. Satyendra Katewa MBBS, Dch, DNB(Paediatrics)
Fellowship in Paediatric Haemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) FPHO (IAP), FPHO (Sickkids, Canada), FBMT (Sickkids, Canada), FPID (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)
Head, Dept. of Paediatric Hematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant,
Manipal Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Lanre Tunji-Ajayi
Renowned Patient Advocate who have served on multiple boards including being Chair of the Network for Rare Blood Disorders (NRBDO)
Awarded the Senate Canada 150 Award and 100 Accomplished Black Canadian (ABC) Women Award
Founder;
Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario
Adam Thompson
Expert in global health and informatics
Executive Director & Co-Founder; Vice Chair, Board of Directors
eHealth Africa
Anne Welsh
The new face of sickle cell & chronic diseases advocacy in Africa
Former Chairperson of the UK Sickle Cell Society and Founder & President of Arise Consult
Author,
Pain-Less
Cassandra Trimnell
Creator of some of the world's most shared educational materials on sickle cell
Founder & Executive Director, Board Member
Sickle Cell 101
Dr. Pradeep Mahajan
Renowned Expert in Regenerative Medicine and Cell Based Therapy
Chairman and Managing Director,
StemRx Bioscience Solutions
C. Randal Mills, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer – The National Marrow Donor Program / Be The Match;
Executive Director – Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
United States
Prof. Bazuaye Nosakhare
Consultant Haematologist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital; and Professor at the University of Benin, Edo State
Nigeria
Dr. Stephen Boateng
Creator of some of the world's most shared educational materials on sickle cell
Director of Research and Engagement Strategies, Board Member
Sickle Cell 101
Attend Africa's premier sickle cell congress in a truly iconic city with its coconut-fringed Atlantic littoral consisting of several sandy beaches, the Eko Atlantic and stunning longest canopy walkway in Africa on your doorstep. Lagos is set to welcome you to the 1st African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease, promising an impactful educational and social experience as we collectively discuss the future of sickle cell disease.
Enter email below to stay updated with the latest info on the conference.
