On 6 and 7 May 2026, Université Internationale de Libreville Berthe & Jean (UIL-BJ) hosted two awareness initiatives on sickle-cell disease and tuberculosis. The meetings combined prevention, discussions with health professionals and information about screening.
A focus on sickle-cell disease
The first day recalled the characteristics of this genetic haemoglobin disorder, its main manifestations and the importance of appropriate diagnosis and medical follow-up.
The conference, which began at 10 a.m., was co-hosted by Dr Gisèle OGOULIGUENDE MIBINDZOU, chief physician at Lalala Health Centre, and Dr Léonie Esther LEDAGA LENTOMBO, a haematologist at Libreville University Hospital.
UIL-BJ students and pupils from Lycée Privé International Berthe & Jean also learned about prevention measures and the importance of screening.
Topics covered
- The biological mechanisms of the disease
- Screening methods
- Medical and social consequences
- Support for affected people
A day devoted to tuberculosis
The second initiative addressed tuberculosis, its modes of transmission, signs that should lead people to seek medical advice and the importance of following health professionals’ recommendations.
These two days placed scientific information, prevention and referral to health services at the centre of the discussions. General medical information can be explored further through the World Health Organization’s official resources listed in the article references.
