DAMKA - News & Events

24 Oct 2026

DAMKA with SolidarMed Support Leads Sickle Cell Awareness and Free Screening Drive at KMTC Cultural Day

Team DAMKA led a Sickle Cell Awareness and Free Screening initiative during the Cultural and Alumni Day at Kenya Medical...

23 Oct 2026

DAMKA Founder Calls for Improved Access to Sickle Cell Medication at GANSID Conference in India

DAMKA Founder and Director Dorothy Carolyne Mabunde addresses delegates at the Global Action Network for Sickle Cell and...

22 Oct 2026

DAMKA Leadership Engages Indian Foundation on Support for Vulnerable Children and Families

HYDERABAD, INDIA — The leadership of Don Amolo Memorial Kids Ark (DAMKA) has engaged with John Foundation in Hyderabad...

13 Oct 2026

Don Amolo Memorial Kid’s Ark (DAMKA) continues to strengthen collaboration with the Kakamega County Department of Health to advance early diagnosis and improve care for people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

During discussions with Dr Laura Ruckstuhl, SolidarMed’s Health Programme Manager for Kenya and Zimbabwe, the partners...

DAMKA AND SOLIDARMED SHARE SICKLE CELL PROGRAMME EXPERIENCES AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN LONDON

09 Oct 2026

DAMKA AND SOLIDARMED SHARE SICKLE CELL PROGRAMME EXPERIENCES AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN LONDON

London, United Kingdom Christina Schuler, PhD, Programmes Officer at SolidarMed, is representing DAMKA and SolidarMed...

WHAT A GREAT START TO THE WEEK AT DAMKA!

05 Oct 2026

WHAT A GREAT START TO THE WEEK AT DAMKA!

Today we had the joy of welcoming Laura Ruckstuhl PhD, SolidarMed Head of Programme Zimbabwe & Kenya, who will be wi...

Every child deserves the chance for a healthy start in life.

05 Oct 2026

Every child deserves the chance for a healthy start in life.

Every child deserves the chance for a healthy start in life. Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blo...

DAMKA had a wonderful and successful staff retreat at Ciala Resort.

28 Sep 2026

DAMKA had a wonderful and successful staff retreat at Ciala Resort.

DAMKA had a wonderful and successful staff retreat at Ciala Resort. The retreat gave us a chance to step away from our d...

14 Sep 2026

DAMKA Supports Vulnerable Children with School Uniforms and Shoes

For many vulnerable children, financial hardship and stigma can become major barriers to education. Without basic school...

14 Sep 2026

Computer Class Practicals in Session at DAMKA ICT HUB

Grade 10 students from St. Francis Eshirembe Senior School, Butere Sub-County, Kakamega County, are undertaking practica...

05 Aug 2026

Kakamega County First Lady H.E. Prof Janet Kassily Baraza Visits DAMKA, Meets MSD Richard T. Clark (RTC) Fellows

Kakamega County First Lady H.E. Prof Janet Kassily Baraza, accompanied by the County Chief Officer for Public Health, Ro...

05 Aug 2026

DAMKA Hosts MSD Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health

Don Amolo Memorial Kid's Ark (DAMKA) is honored to host fellows from the MSD Richard T. Clark (RTC) Fellowship for...

15 Jul 2026

DAMKA improves the well-being and treatment compliance of children and adolescents living with HIV or sickle cell anaemia, as illustrated by the example of 21-year-old Fadhila Cheche.

Twenty-one-year-old Fadhila Cheche is living with sickle cell disease. After losing both parents, daily life became a st...

14 Jul 2026

DAMKA Strengthens Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Health to Expand NCD Programs

Don Amolo Memorial Kids Ark(DAMKA) held a productive strategic meeting at the Ministry of Health's Non-Communicabl...

11 Jul 2026

DAMKA Monthly Psychosocial Support Club Meetings for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease(PLWSCD) and Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (CALHIV)

Don Amolo Memorial Kids Ark (DAMKA) successfully conducted psychosocial support sessions at the Muhaka and Khwisero stat...

04 Jul 2026

DAMKA Sickle Cell Clinics July 2026 Schedule

Monthly sickle cell clinics are held across Butere, Manyala, Khwisero, Muhaka, Mumias, Matungu, and Navakholo. These cli...

Detecting Sickle Cell Disease before it’s too late

25 Jun 2026

Detecting Sickle Cell Disease before it’s too late

A tragic loss and a second chance: On World Sickle Cell Day (19th of June), Sarah and Lisa's story highlights how c...

3rd International Conference on the PEN-Plus Regional Strategy to address Severe NCDs in Africa (ICPPA 2026) in Dares Salaam, Tanzania.

23 Jun 2026

3rd International Conference on the PEN-Plus Regional Strategy to address Severe NCDs in Africa (ICPPA 2026) in Dares Salaam, Tanzania.

Don Amolo Memorial Kids Ark (DAMKA) Director Dorothy Carolyne Mabunde is present at the 3rd International Conference on...

10 Jun 2026

World Sickle Cell Day 2026

DAMKA successfully marked World Sickle Cell Day held at Mumias Level IV Hospital. We extend our sincere gratitude to all...