World sickle cell day is celebrated every year on June 19. Sickle cell disease is an underlying, genetic and deadly disease causing red blood cells disorders that are classified as sickle cell anemia and may lead to death. World Sickle Cell Day is celebrated to cover all curable standards through a rapid awareness program to take control of this genetic health condition across the world. To cure this hemoglobin dysfunction, various types of promotional activities will be organized by the WHO, the World Health Organization.
"I am hoping to be able to lend my support for a sickle cell charity in the near future, because I want to try to raise money and awareness about this disease." - Jordan Dunn.
History of world sickle cell day
In 2008, the UN General Assembly created World Sickle Cell Day to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease and its methods of treatment. On June 19, 2009, World Sickle Cell Day was celebrated for the first time. According to the reports, in Africa, about 1000 children are born every day due to sickle-cell disease and are dying for five years of age. In the United States, about 100,000 people are affected by this disease. People from other countries like India, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Arabian Peninsula, Brazil, Suriname, Guyana, Southern Italy, Greece etc. are also being affected by this disease. That is why it is a big public health issue that has to be kept in control to save the future of our entire country. Therefore, in order to gain sufficient control over the world sickle cell day situation, it is a perfect day to raise public awareness about this deadly disease.
World topic of sickle cell day
The current and past topics of world sickle cell day are listed below
- 2008: Identification of sickle cell anemia as a public health problem.
- 2009: The Burden of Sickle Cell Disease - A Public Health Approach
- 2010: Awareness, education and hope.
- 2011: educated and united.
- 2012: Keeping Alive Alive
- 2013: Know your sickle cell status
- 2014: Break Silence on Sickle Cell Disorder
- 2015: Stop your silence and share your truth.
- 2016: Address of ineffective areas of performance courage and support.
How to Celebrate World Sickle Cell Day
Celebrate World Sickle Cell Day by increasing awareness of sickle cell anemia as a major health problem across the world. Establish many health activities for easy access to the treatment of sickle-cell disease at national and regional levels. Promote the availability of technical support and adequate access to medical services for all those suffering from this disease. All doctors will be provided with good training facilities for proper implementation of resources that help in reducing better prevention, research work and disease complications. You can use the hashtag #WorldSickleCellDay to increase awareness on social media.
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