We are heading to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.The Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO) is excited to announce its participation in a crucial session focused on catalyzing progress for Sickle Cell Disease.
This session aims to prioritize SCD within the broader Non Communicable Diseases agenda and drive stronger political commitments.
Co-hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease (WSCDC) and UNICEF, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of SCD advocacy.
Join us in NYC and let’s make a difference together!
Event Details:
- “Catalyzing Progress: Realizing Political Commitments on SCD and NCDs”
- Date:Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM EST
- Location: The River Club (447 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022)
Meet Our Distinguished Speakers:
- Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Honourable Minister of Health of Uganda (Keynote Speaker)
- Rory Nefdt, Senior Adviser – Health, UNICEF
- Sheetal Ghelani, Co-Lead, Sickle Cell Disease Program, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
- Fola Egbujo, VP, Global Program Head Sickle Cell Disease, Novartis
- Biba Tinga, President/CEO, Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO)
Moderated by: Dr. Ify Osunkwo, Chief Patient Officer, Novo Nordisk Rare Disease
Register here:
https://bit.ly/46jYXSV
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