Increasing access to sickle cell disease prevention care and support, Uganda, Malteser International Europe

Developped by Malteser International, in partnership with a local NGO with expertise in treating Sickle Cell Diseases, the Order is working to reduce mortality and morbidity in Central Uganda by increasing access to prevention, care and support services for the disease through outreach clinics across the country. The outreach clinics will provide a service to patientseach month, reducing costs for hospitals and patients. Through this model, the Order and its partners will be able to reach more patients.