Sub-Saharan Africa SCD Resource Directory

The Sub-Saharan Africa SCD Resource Directory houses a wealth of information and materials related to sickle cell.

Check out this sub-Saharan Africa SCD Resource Directory to learn about sickle cell-related resources, organizations, research, and health care centers based in six countries: Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia.

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SCD handbook for parents: 0-6 years

This packet discusses basic SCD information and health problems (with solutions and treatment options) that might come up in the early years of childhood.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: HealthWell Foundation Audience: Adult Warrior | Advocates | Caregiver | Student Warrior Topic Of Interest: Access to care Geographic Location: U.S.

Help with affording SCD medication (HealthWell Foundation)

Homepage for the HealthWell Foundation: a program that helps individuals with SCD afford their medication.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Emory libraries and information technology, Children's health care Atlanta, Aflac Audience: Caregiver | Student Warrior Topic Of Interest: General Health Information | Symptom Management Geographic Location: Africa | Australia | Caribbean | Europe | Nigeria | North America | Sierra Leone | South America | U.S.

SCD handbook for parents: 6-18 years

This packet discusses basic SCD information and health problems (with solutions and treatment options) that might come up in adolescent years.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Sick Cells Audience: Caregiver Topic Of Interest: Access to care | Advocacy Geographic Location: Africa | Australia | Caribbean | Europe | Nigeria | North America | Sierra Leone | South America | U.S.

Asking for help as a caregiver

Information on a program that allows caregivers for individuals with SCD to ask experienced individuals for help.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Sick Cells Audience: Advocates | Caregiver Topic Of Interest: Advocacy Geographic Location: Africa | Australia | Caribbean | Europe | Nigeria | North America | Sierra Leone | South America | U.S.

Challenges for caregivers of individuals with SCD

Slideshow that shows the different stages of caregiving (child, adolescent, and adult) and challenges caregivers may face when providing for a loved one with SCD.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Sick Cells Audience: Advocates | Student Warrior Topic Of Interest: Advocacy Geographic Location: Africa | Australia | Caribbean | Europe | Nigeria | North America | Sierra Leone | South America | U.S.

Connecting Warriors Through Talking About Their Experiences

Program for sickle cell warriors to tell their experiences with SCD and create community among individuals with SCD.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Biobele Brown, FWACP, Adeyinka G. Falusi PhD, FAS, Paula Kienberger Jaudes, MD Audience: Caregiver Topic Of Interest: Early Childcare | General Health Information | Symptom Management Geographic Location: Africa | Nigeria

SCD Handbook for Parents in Nigeria: 0-6 years

This packet discusses basic SCD information and health problems (with solutions and treatment options) that might come up in the early years of childhood.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Biobele Brown, FWACP, Adeyinka G. Falusi PhD, FAS, Paula Kienberger Jaudes, MD Audience: Caregiver Topic Of Interest: General Health Information | Grades K-12 Geographic Location: Africa | Nigeria

SCD Handbook for Parents in Nigeria: 6-18 years

This packet discusses basic SCD information and health problems (with solutions and treatment options) that might come up in adolescent years.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Simon Dyson, PhD & SCOOTER project Audience: Advocates | Teacher Topic Of Interest: Access to care | Advocacy Geographic Location: Africa | Sierra Leone

SCD School Policy in Sierra Leone

Information about good practices school officials should follow to allow students with SCD to learn successfully.

Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Sources: Simon Dyson, PhD & SCOOTER project Audience: Advocates | School Staff | Teacher Topic Of Interest: Access to care | Advocacy Geographic Location: Africa | Sierra Leone

Caring for Students with SCD as a School Official

Information on SCD and Thalassemia and how it can impact academic performance and success in school

Publication Date: 08/30/2024

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