Across the globe, more than 300,000 infants are diagnosed with sickle cell disease each year, underscoring the pressing necessity for comprehensive education and heightened awareness about this serious condition. Sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects haemoglobin, can lead to severe pain crises, life-threatening complications, and a lifetime of medical challenges for those affected. We must prioritise efforts to inform communities about sickle cell disease, its symptoms, and