Current Focus Area
We are actively working across Lango,Teso and Central regions, particularly in the Lango sub-region and Lira City.
Welcome to
Catherine Phill Sickle cell Support Initiative
Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative stands as a distinguished organization committed to celebrating the enduring legacy of two extraordinary souls: Catherine, a fervent champion for underprivileged children, and Phil, a young boy whose life was deeply impacted by Sickle Cell.
What We Do
Our Services
How we work
We Work through Community-Based Support & Awareness
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin...
Symptoms include:
- Anemia
- Pain crises
- Frequent infections
- Jaundice
- Delayed growth
It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. If both parents are carriers, there's a 25% chance of the child having the disease.
There is no universal cure, but bone marrow transplant and gene therapy show promise.
Management includes pain relief, hydration, antibiotics, and hydroxyurea.
Dominant genes override recessive ones. Sickle cell is recessive; two copies are needed to show the disease.
Success stories
Testimonials
Everything changed when I connected with the Catherine Phill Sickle Cell Support Initiative. Through their community outreach, they didn't just give me resources—they gave me a lifeline.
Partners
Our Partners & Sponsors
