Message from the Co-Chairs of the GANSID Congress 2025

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Advocates,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 3rd International Congress of the Global Action for Sickle Cell & Other Inherited Blood Disorders (GANSID), taking place virtually on November 14-15, 2025.

Building on the strong foundations laid by our inaugural and 2 nd Congresses in 2023 and 2024, the 3 rd International Congress in inherited blood disorders of  the GANSID reaffirms our stand that collaboration across diseases, sectors, and borders is essential to improving outcomes for people living with inherited blood  disorders, especially in underserved regions of the world.

Our goal is to empower people living with inherited blood disorders and healthcare providers to advance disease-specific and cross-disease initiatives that  promote access to innovation, strengthen health systems, and enhance patient-centered care.

At its core, GANSID is committed to building regional networks, fostering capacity-building, and driving data-informed advocacy to ensure that scientific  breakthroughs lead to real-world, equitable improvements in the lives of those affected.

We encourage you to plan to attend and invite your colleagues to the 3rd International Congress of the GANSID and we look forward to welcoming you on Nov  14-15.

Warm regards,

Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, M.S.M

CEO, GANSID
Co-Chair, GANSID Congress 2025

Leonard A.Valentino, MD

President, WFH USA
Co-Chair, GANSID Congress 2025