Highlights from Massive end-user training for healthcare professionals from Armed Forces Health Facilities, UPDF, Uganda Police Force, and Uganda Prisons Service under the Build Uganda, Buy Uganda (BUBU) Initiative. The training focused on the effective use of locally manufactured diagnostic technologies, including: 🩸 MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC Rapid Diagnostic Test 🦟 MicroScreen Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test 🧪 KwiqTest HIV 1/2 Rapid Diagnostic Test

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Across Uganda, @Microhaem Scientifics health scientists are actively creating awareness, strengthening capacity, and expanding access to quality diagnostics. Recently, we had the privilege of training many #healthcare workers, and many more health professionals continue to be trained by our dedicated scientific teams across the country. These trainings are equipping frontline health workers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver accurate testing and improve patient outcomes. As Uganda advances local healthcare solutions, #Kwiq Test HIV 1/2 continues to serve as the first-line screening test in the #NationalHIV Testing Algorithm, while MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC is supporting early detection and newborn screening efforts to help children begin life with the right diagnosis and care. Building stronger health systems starts with empowering healthcare workers and ensuring communities have access to quality diagnostics. Train. Test. Diagnose. Save Lives. #MicrohaemScientifics #KwiqTestHIV #MicroScreen #DiagnosticsMatter #QualitySavesLives #MadeInUganda #HealthSovereignty #KnowYourStatus #SickleCellAwareness #EndAIDS2030UG #BUBU #TestBeforeTreatment

The WHO Representative, Dr. @KasondeMwinga, this week participated in the launch of the Continental Plan on Sickle Cell Disease and Other Hereditary Blood Disorders in Kampala, emphasizing the urgent need for Africa to move from policy to implementation in strengthening sickle cell care and diagnosis. She #underscored the importance of locally driven innovation, a transition already taking shape at Microhaem Scientifics through MicroScreen, our locally manufactured multi analyte rapid diagnostic kit designed for direct, HbF unmasked differentiation of HbAA, HbAS, and HbSS without the need for reference confirmatory testing. This is how health sovereignty is built through African science, local manufacturing, and diagnostics that move policy into implementation. @WHO @WHOAFRO @MinofHealthUG #SickleCell #DiagnosticsMatter #HealthSovereignty #MadeInUganda #MicrohaemScientifics #GlobalHealth #NCDs

Hon. @MargaretMuhanga , Minister of State for Primary Health Care, together with Permanent Secretary Dr. @DianaAtwine , stood with Microhaem Scientifics during the landmark launch of the @AfricaCDC Continental Plan for Sickle Cell Disease and Other Rare Blood Disorders in Kampala, Uganda. This historic engagement united African leaders and global partners to strengthen diagnostics, newborn screening, early intervention, research, and coordinated action against sickle cell disease across the continent. Through @Microscreen, our Made in Uganda multi analyte rapid diagnostic platform, Microhaem Scientifics is helping move policy into implementation through direct, HbF unmasked differentiation of HbAA, HbAS, and HbSS at the point of care, including newborn screening pathways. This is health sovereignty in action driven by African science, local manufacturing, and innovation built for Africa. @MinofHealthUG @AfricaCDC @WHOAFRO #MicrohaemScientifics #SickleCell #MadeInUganda #HealthSovereignty #AfricaCDC #DiagnosticsMatter #NewbornScreening #AfricanInnovation #GlobalHealth

This week at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Microhaem Scientifics joined delegates from over 44 countries during the Technical Validation and Launch Workshop of the @AfricaCDC Continental Plan for Sickle Cell Disease and Other Rare Blood Disorders in Kampala, Uganda. The engagement united Ministries of Health, @WHO, @WHOUganda @UNICEFUganda , researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and partners to strengthen coordinated action against sickle cell disease across Africa. Through Our test kit @Microhaem Microscreen, MHS is helping move policy into implementation with a locally manufactured multi analyte point of care immunoassay enabling rapid, direct & HbF unmasked differentiation of #HbAA, HbAS & HbSS including newborn screening pathways. #MicrohaemScientifics #AfricaCDC #SickleCellDisease #DiagnosticsMatter #HealthSovereignty #MadeInAfrica

“Since we started using the locally manufactured MicroScreen Sickle Cell rapid test kits, our work has become #faster, more #reliable, and more impactful for families seeking answers.” Health workers across Uganda continue to highly recommend Microhaem Scientifics’ #MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC rapid diagnostic kits for their accuracy, ease of use, and ability to support early detection and timely care especially for children and #newborns. 🇺🇬🩸 During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that early diagnosis does more than guide treatment. It reduces #fear, uncertainty, #emotional stress, and the #psychological burden many families face while searching for answers. Trusted diagnostics restore confidence, hope, and peace of mind. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SickleCellAwareness #DiagnosticsMatter #MicrohaemScientifics #MadeInUganda #HealthSovereignty

Today, we received 1K Microscreen Sickle Cell RDTs thanks to the incredible support of @UgandaSickle This is a game-changer, expanding fast and POC screening at @TackleSickle Partnerships like this move the mission forward. Let’s keep building, collaborating, and saving lives.

Uganda’s rollout of the #MicroScreen Sickle Cell RDT is transforming care delivering results with in 10-15 minutes and expanding access to life-saving diagnosis. But impact starts with sensitisation raising awareness, driving screening, and reaching every community. This is African-led innovation in action: Accessible diagnostics. Stronger systems. Lives saved. 🎬 Learn more: youtu.be/eTEu62wAcG4?si=rl8K…

“Turning policy into practice this is where real impact happens.” 🇺🇬 This was a powerful emphasis echoed during the launch, and one that leaders like Dr @MiriamAjambo have consistently championed moving from strategy to screening, and from awareness to real access. The national rollout of #MicroScreen Sickle Cell RDT by Microhaem Scientifics under the Build Uganda, Buy Uganda (BUBU) policy is more than a product launch it is a system-level breakthrough. This locally manufactured rapid test delivers accurate results in just 10 minutes from a simple finger-stick, directly supporting Uganda’s nationwide newborn screening programme for Sickle Cell Disease making early diagnosis possible at the point of care. In a country where ~20,000 babies are born with SCD each year, and many historically did not survive past early childhood, early screening combined with timely care has the power to transform outcomes from crisis to lifelong management. This is what scalable, African-led innovation looks like: Accessible diagnostics. Stronger health systems. Lives saved. #HealthInnovation #SickleCell #NewbornScreening #BUBU #DiagnosticsSaveLives #AfricaRising

@Microhaem Scientifics is proud to be the main manufacturer of these locally produced diagnostic test kits 🇺🇬🧪to support the government of Uganda Kwiq Test (HIV-1/2) MicroScreen - Sickle Cell Test Malaria Pf-Xpat (HRP2/pLDH)

Historical highlights from today’s milestone 🇺🇬🧪! The Government of Uganda has officially launched locally manufactured test kits: Kwiq-Test HIV Kit Microscreen Sickle Cell Test Pf-Xpat Malaria Kit alongside the local HIV testing algorithm, advancing the #BUBU policy. While presiding over the function, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja emphasized the importance of protecting and nurturing local industries to drive sustainable economic growth, job creation, and long-term health system resilience. This landmark achievement was led by @MinofHealthUG, with leadership from @JaneRuth_Aceng, @DianaAtwine, and @olaro_charles, alongside Microhaem’s CEO @AkwesigyeCedric and Co-Founder Mrs. Diana Akwesigye, driving Uganda’s self-reliant health future. #MadeInUganda #HealthSovereignty #Diagnostics #Innovation #TeamMicrohaem”

Microscreen Sickle Cell RDT is not just a test- it’s a frontline weapon against late diagnosis and preventable deaths. Fast. Reliable. Scalable. This is how we close the gap in sickle cell care-especially in areas where labs are limited such as Northern Uganda @Microhaem

Microscreen Sickle Cell Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) are changing the game, bringing fast, reliable screening closer to communities that need it most. No long waits. No complex infrastructure. Just timely answers and a chance for early care. Apwoyo matek @Microhaem

Newborn SCD screening can save thousands of lives yearly in Uganda ! We proudly support @MinofHealthUG’s mandatory nationwide program & @Parliament_Ug s call for urgent action on #SickleCell as a major public health priority. Our locally made @microhaem #MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC RDT Kit detects in 10-15 mins enabling early intervention & healthier futures. Made in Uganda, for Africa ! 💉🩸 Quality Saves Lives #SickleCellAwareness #NewbornScreening #MadeInUganda #PublicHealthUG #MicrohaemScientifics @ObuaHamson @AnitahAmong @DrAyumeCharles @MugenyiHenry_ @PimerBeatrice @kviolet01 @kcbbankug @BuddingJunior @lemuga @DailyMonitor @stanbicug @SabrinaKitaka @roxie_ug @KagutaMuseveni @DukeSanford @NovartisMedical @newvisionwire @GCICUganda @GovUganda @UNOC_UG @MinofHealthUG @RotaractNdejje @rctlakevictoria @RCTankhill @TheNCSCC @SickleClinician @Aghogho_SS_Fd @ACCESS_UG @SueNsibirwa @SCMentorship @OfSicklers @SickleCellUK @KiberuSirajje1 @MwesigyeWalter @TexasChildrens @kyamageroandrew @MoICT_Ug @nmsuganda @KagutaMuseveni @unhco @NutritionistsUg @eancdalliance @SickleInAfrica @DianaAtwine @cphluganda @guguddetvuganda

Great insight from @DrAyumeCharles on mandatory pre-marriage sickle cell screening – echoing the successful HIV certification model and leveraging influencers for massive awareness! Early detection through accessible screening can transform lives and reduce the burden of these diseases. At @Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) Uganda’s leading local IVD manufacturer we’re proud to produce high-quality #HIVtest kits and MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC RDT kits right here in Kampala. Supporting informed decisions, newborn screening, premarital testing, and healthier futures for Ugandan families. ! 💉🩸 Quality Saves Lives #SickleCellAwareness #HIVPrevention #PreMaritalScreening #MadeInUganda #DiagnosticsForAll #PlenaryUg #MicrohaemScientifics @nbstv

A tiny change in blood cells can have a lifelong impact. In Sickle Cell Disease, red blood cells become rigid and sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and reducing oxygen in the body. This can lead to severe pain, infections, and life threatening complications. But early screening saves lives. Our @MicroScreen SickleCell Test Kit is designed to detect early signs quickly and accurately, supporting timely care and better outcomes. Detect early. Treat early. Protect lives. Early detection means stronger futures for our children. 💙🇺🇬 #SickleCellAwareness #EarlyDetection #UgandaHealth #Diagnostics #PublicHealth #MadeInUganda

They should also know their sickle cell status with Microscreen Sickle Cell RDT. @CAkwesigye

🇺🇬 Uganda Launches Mandatory Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has officially launched Uganda’s nationwide mandatory newborn screening programme for sickle cell disease, under the theme: “Every child in Uganda must have a known sickle cell status.” Our team at Microhaem Scientific and Medical Supplies Ltd (MHS) was honoured to attend the official launch of this life-saving national initiative. As a Ugandan IVD manufacturer, and producer of the MicroScreen Sickle Cell HbA/HbS/HbC Rapid Diagnostic Test, we strongly support this bold commitment through locally manufactured, rapid screening solutions that enable early detection, timely care, and stronger, more resilient health systems. #NewbornScreening #SickleCell #PublicHealth #IVDManufacturing #HealthSystems #MadeInUganda

@Microhaem 's Microscreen Sickle Cell Test addresses barriers of traditional methods (Hb electrophoresis) by being fast, portable, stable, and usable by trained health workers without cold chain or advanced infrastructure, making it ideal for rural/remote village screening.