Objectives

Main Objective

To strengthen evidence-based management of Sickle Cell Disease in a control Programme by coordinating the implementation of the World Health Organisation interventional strategies

Specific Objectives

1. To promote determination of haemoglobin variants for different demographic groups.

2. To create a national register for Persons Living With Sickle Cell Disease (PLWSCD) and Sickle Cell traits.

3. To carry out public awareness and genetic counselling

4. To establish SCD clinics and strengthen lab testing activities, including newborn screening

5. To provide expertise services on both pro-bono and consultancy basis

6. To network for resources in support of strengthening SCDRCP activities across Kenya

7. To promote evidence based Research and community based education on SCD

8. To prevent birth of sicklers.