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Sickle Cell Awards1st National · Uganda 2026
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Mental Health Focus Uganda & partners present

The 1st NationalSickle Cell Awards 2026

Honoring individuals, caregivers, healthcare providers, organizations, and advocates transforming mental health and sickle cell support across Uganda.

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Award categories
12
Nominations
65
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1
Red awareness ribbon, the symbol of the Sickle Cell Awards
Honouring changemakersIndividuals, caregivers, clinicians, researchers and organisations
Organised by
  • Mental Health Focus Uganda
  • Sickle Cell Alliance Uganda
  • Rotaract Club of Kyanja
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Meet the nominees

Extraordinary people. Meaningful impact.

65 nominations across 12 award categories. Choose one nominee in each category.

Category 01 · Individual

Mental Health Champion Award – Individual

Recognising individuals who bring mental health support closer to the sickle cell community.

8 nominees · choose 1
Category 02 · Organization

Mental Health Champion Award – Organization

Celebrating organisations building lasting pathways to care and wellbeing.

6 nominees · choose 1
Category 03 · Support & wellbeing

Psychosocial Support Advocate Award

Honouring compassionate support for people and families living with sickle cell.

4 nominees · choose 1
Category 04 · Care & family

Caregiver Resilience Award

Recognising the everyday courage of caregivers and support networks.

5 nominees · choose 1
Category 05 · Voice & visibility

Media Advocacy & Awareness Award

Celebrating voices that inform, challenge stigma and inspire understanding.

5 nominees · choose 1
Category 06 · Courage & resilience

Outstanding Sickle Cell Warrior Award

Honouring resilience, advocacy and leadership in the sickle cell community.

7 nominees · choose 1
Category 07 · Community impact

Impact Award

Recognising meaningful contributions to stronger and more connected communities.

7 nominees · choose 1
Category 08 · Community care

Faith & Community Support Award

Celebrating inclusive community spaces and support for families.

3 nominees · choose 1
Category 09 · Clinical care

Health Care Provider Excellence Award

Honouring dedication to compassionate and accessible health care.

5 nominees · choose 1
Category 10 · Lifetime contribution

Lifetime Resilience Award

Recognising enduring commitment and a lifetime of community service.

4 nominees · choose 1
Category 11 · Next generation

Youth Empowerment & Peer Leadership Award

Celebrating young leaders creating a more supportive future.

5 nominees · choose 1
Category 12 · Knowledge & discovery

Research & Innovation in Sickle Cell Mental Health Award

Recognising new approaches to sickle cell and mental health support.

6 nominees · choose 1
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