🌍 Where a person is born should never determine whether they receive the care they need to live with sickle cell disease.

Today, September 23, OneSCD: A Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care launches on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Hosted by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and co-organized with UNICEF, WHO, Africa CDC, the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, this convening brings together global leaders, health experts, advocates, and people with lived experience to advance coordinated action. The priorities speak directly to what families need: ❤️ Expanded newborn screening ❤️ Stronger health systems ❤️ Greater access to comprehensive sickle cell care At MTS Sickle Cell Foundation, we know that behind every discussion about access is a person waiting for care and a family hoping for a better future. Our hope is that this partnership translates global commitments into sustained resources, earlier diagnosis, and meaningful improvements in everyday care—with warriors and families helping shape the way forward. 📅 TODAY | September 23, 2026 🕞 3:30–5:00 PM, New York time 📍 UN Headquarters, Conference Room 11 Help amplify this moment. Share this post so more people understand why sickle cell deserves global attention, investment, and action. 🔗 Learn more about the OneSCD launch and register here: https://www.stjudeglobalevents.org/event/UNGA2026/register?rp=e7437689-9438-4b3f-baab-0613d3c00bf8 #OneSCD #SickleCellAwareness #HealthEquity #SickleCellDisease