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World Health Organization's World Sickle Cell Awareness Day webinar

June 19, 2024 10:00 AM Virtual

This webinar will provide background, raise awareness, and discuss best practices in treating and managing sickle cell disease. This session is organized for the benefit of Permanent and Observer Missions in New York and will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions and offer comments. AGENDA 10:00 AM Opening by Dr Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist, WHO 10:05 AM Introductory remarks by H.E. Mr. Chola Milambo, Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations Page 3 of 3 10:10 AM Remarks from Participants

• Dr. Matshidiso Moeti • Lea Kilenga Bey • Dr. Isaac Odame • Dr. Emmanuel Peprah

10:40 AM Discussion among participants moderated by Dr Farrar 11:10 AM Q&A with audience 11:25 AM Concluding remarks by Dr Farrar 11:30 AM Adjournment

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