@DrAyumeCharles, Guest of Honour at the #Hope4WarriorsMedicalCamp2026 Press Conference, called for stronger collective action to address the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Uganda. “I hold SCD very close to my heart, and we need to find better solutions together,” he said, urging that discussions on SCD be taken directly to the @KagutaMuseveni to encourage the same level of commitment demonstrated in the fight against HIV. He called on corporate companies such as @mtnug, Rotaract and youth leaders to support SCD awareness initiatives, noting that many people remain unaware of the condition or their own SCD status. He thanked Raremark Foundation and other stakeholders, noting that the camp had challenged the @GovUganda and @MinofHealthUG “On behalf of the @MinofHealthUG, I pledge to increase the budget for SCD to ensure that you have more beds, medications and human resources,” he stated. #Hope4WarriorsMedicalCamp2026 #RaremarkFoundationAVNCamp2026 #SickleCellDisease

📢VENUE UPDATE! Kindly note that there has been a slight change in venue for tomorrow's #KnowYourType activation. 📍 Updated Venue: Kyambogo College Pitch ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM 👉Activities remain the same, bring a friend. @TackleSickle @rctkampalaeast #KnowYourType #RaremarkFoundation

Three days to go! 12th September at @MUBS_NAKAWA is calling! We are partnering with @rctkampalaeast for a day of learning, Sickle Cell screening, and blood donation in honour of Pasha, a Warrior we lost. It’s free of charge and open to the public. Come know your type and learn more about Sickle Cell Disease. See you there! @TackleSickle #KnowYourType #SickleCellAwareness #RaremarkFoundation

Yesterday, 26th June, 2026, student health leaders from over 40 universities and health institutions across Uganda gathered for the launch of the International University Health Ministers Consortium (IUHMC) and Sickle Cell Disease Campaign under the theme: "Creating a Window of Hope for Sickle Cell Disease Among Young Adults Through Student Leadership" The initiative brings together student leaders from across institutions to strengthen awareness, testing, and youth-led health advocacy on sickle cell disease. @olaro_charles , the Director General at @MinofHealthUG highlighted the continued burden of sickle cell disease in Uganda, with thousands of children born with the condition annually and many carriers unaware of their status. Officials emphasized the importance of early testing, informed decisions, and youth engagement in shaping healthier future generations. The IUHMC was officially launched by @DrAyumeCharles with commitments from both government and student leaders to scale awareness efforts across institutions and communities. A key message echoed throughout the day was simple but powerful: “Test before you taste.” The day concluded with a free sickle cell testing exercise conducted in partnership with @Microhaem allowing students to know their genotype and take informed health steps. Raremark Foundation welcomes this initiative and looks forward to collaboration in strengthening sickle cell awareness and youth-led health impact across Uganda.

Too many Sickle Cell Warriors continue to live with severe hip pain because treatment feels out of reach. For many Warriors, developing Avascular Necrosis (AVN) can make movement, work, and everyday life increasingly difficult. But it does not have to stay that way. Through the Hope for Warriors Fund, eligible Warriors can access support toward hip replacement surgery and take a step toward less pain, improved mobility, and a better quality of life. If you or someone you know may need this support, share this opportunity with them. 📞 Call us: +256 791 246663 #HopeForWarriors #RaremarkFoundation

How much do you really know about Sickle Cell Disease(SCD)? This #WorldSickleCellDay, we put awareness to the test and discovered that while some people know the facts, many are still unsure about #SCD, genotype testing, and why it matters. This year’s theme: Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease, reminds us that awareness is more than information - it is the first step toward earlier diagnosis, better health outcomes, and improved access to care. Watch, learn, and join the conversation. Most importantly, if you don’t know your genotype yet, make today the day you find out. #WorldSickleCellDay2026 #ClosingTheSurvivalGap

What does it take to give someone their life back? For years, Jude lived with Avascular Necrosis, a condition that slowly took away his mobility, independence, and ability to provide for his family and serve his community. Today, Jude tells a different story about how recovery is possible when collaborative effort and support reaches the right people. But Jude is only one story. Many other Warriors are still waiting for that same chance. Your support helps make stories like his possible. 🎥Watch his story: youtu.be/vkCZ4A7kw4I To support or partner with the Hope for Warriors Fund, contact us: 📞 +256 791 246663 📩 [email protected]

Today, we look back at the history of the Martyrs and remember that sacrifice shapes the future. We see that same unyielding spirit of sacrifice reflected in the daily lives of our community, in caregivers who stay at bedsides past exhaustion, nurses who run on hours of little rest, and advocates who continue to ensure that awareness around #SCD never goes silent. Your sacrifices are building systems that endure. #MartyrsDay