The Sickle Cell Unit, Tropical Medicine Research Institute, UWI will celebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on Friday, June 19. Several activities are scheduled to take place at the Unit which is located on the Mona Campus. These activities include: free screening, educational sessions and tours of the facility.

The Day is designed to raise public awareness about sickle cell anaemia and to eliminate harmful prejudices associated with the disease.  

The campus community and the general public are invited.  For further information please contact the Unit at or 927-2471 or email:  tmri.scu@uwimonaedu.jm