Implementation Strategy
Strategic Community Awareness Interventions
Early diagnosis through newborn and under-5 screening at PHC
Accessibility of approved SCD care at Primary Health Care
Patient follow-up using a structured care model
Transforming Sickle Cell Care in Tanzania
The SickleCare Project is Melian Foundation's flagship initiative addressing the silent epidemic of Sickle Cell Disease through comprehensive screening, education, and treatment support.
Early Diagnosis
Newborn screening at 0 health facilities
Community Education
130+ health workers trained in SCD management
Treatment Support
Essential medications and follow-up care
SickleCell Care Program
A comprehensive, people-centered approach to combat Sickle Cell Disease through awareness, early diagnosis, treatment access, and partnership.
Community Inclusion for Awareness
Ensuring the community receives correct and useful education about Sickle Cell Disease from qualified providers such as CHWs, nurses, trained providers, and empowered local leaders. As well as reaching the communities through creation of SCD Ambassadors to communicate using their experience living with sickle cell and Establishing communication materials designed for individual, families. Youth, parents and leaders/decision makers.
- Creation of SCD Ambassadors to communicate with communities.
- Communication designed for:
Early Diagnosis
through Newborn Screening
Our aim is to achieve above 85% of diagnosed babies linked to care at primary healthcare or any facilities in their vicinity for SCD care.
- Diagnosed babies start prophylaxis and are enrolled into SCD clinics for Hydroxyurea.
- Screening includes symptomatic under-5s visiting hospitals, plus those reached through outreach services.
Referral, Linkage to Care & Patient Follow-up
The SickleCare project maps primary healthcare facilities qualified to provide SCD services, bringing care closer to affected communities and reducing the burden of distant travel through.
Advocacy & Partnership Strategy
Melian Foundation works with diverse partners to implement newborn screening programs across Tanzania, building a sustainable ecosystem for SCD care. Our partners includes;
Working together for sustainable, accessible SCD care.
Committed to saving lives through early detection, education, and equitable care.
Sickle Cell Screening Results
Latest screening outcomes from Facilities across Tanzania
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Join us in shining the light on Sickle Cell Disease through a remarkable awareness journey to the Roof of Africa. This initiative brings together international advocates, healthcare professionals, government institutions, and communities to promote awareness, inspire hope, and strengthen the fight against Sickle Cell Disease across Tanzania.
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