Recognizing world sickle cell day 2026
Strengthening newborn screening capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Strengthening newborn screening capacity
Group summit colleagues
7 Countries. 10 Laboratories. One shared mission.
The 2nd CONSA Laboratory Training Summit brought together lab pros from Sub-Saharan Africa to advance newborn screening & strengthen regional collaboration.
Lab pro's at the summit learning and collaborating
Building skills that create lasting impact
Revvity provided hands-on training on Migele IEF hemoglobinopathy screening techniques and interpretation - helping lab teams build confidence and technical expertise.
Instrument training, interpretation sessions, and lab collaboration
Celebrating a first for sub-saharan Africa
At Uganda's Central Public Health Laboratory, we celebrated the region's first Migele Gel Analyzer installation supporting newborn screening efforts for sickle cell disease.
The installation and the instrument in action
Investing in sustainable newborn screening
"Every child deserves the best possible start in life."
Uganda's Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, emphasized the urgent need to expand sustainable newborn screening infrastructure and access across the region.
The visit of Uganda's Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero
Together, we can expand access to early detection
On world sickle cell day, we recognize the healthcare professionals, laboratories, and partners advancing equitable access to newborn screening.
Learn more about Revvity's diagnostics solutions for newborn screening including sickle cell disease.
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