Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“PAPERI Webinar Countdown – 5 Days to Go!
Live on Friday, 27 February 2026
We are officially 5 days away from our PAPERI Webinar featuring two outstanding Kenyan experts leading national efforts in sickle cell disease genetics, data systems, and control programmes. Join us for a powerful session exploring how genomic insights, national registries, and community-level data can transform Sickle Cell Disease care and outcomes across Africa.
Featured Speakers
- Professor Benard Sorre Mwori
Medical Anthropologist, Moi University
Talk: Proximate Determinants of Health Among People Living with Sickle Cell Disease - Professor of Paediatrics, Moi University
Talk: Implementing a Sickle Cell Disease Control Programme: The Role of Data and Registries
Event Details
Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM Cairo | 4:00 PM Kenya Time
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Join the Webinar:
Meeting ID: 374 841 408 766 65
Passcode: FG9gr7yt
Watch the Official Promo Video.
Why You Should Attend
- Understand Sickle Cell Disease as a genetic disorder
- Learn how data and registries strengthen national SCD control
- Explore WHO-aligned strategies for SCD prevention and care
- Hear real-world insights from Kenya’s SCD hotspots
- Engage with experts shaping Africa’s precision public health future
PAPERI Webinar Series
Empowering African Genomics, One Conversation at a Time.”
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