FORTEBET COMMITS 15M TO FIGHTING SICKLE CELL IN BUSOGA
ForteBet, Uganda’s betting giant has continued to show its commitment to helping Ugandans live a better life. In this line, ForteBet has committed Shs15 million to fighting the deadly sickle cell disease, especially in Busoga region.
This money was handed over to Isaac Okello, the Executive Director, Raising Hope International Friends, an organization that works hand-in-hand with the government of Uganda to fight the scourge.
This money will be used to boost the Jinja Sickle Cell Marathon 2025 that will take place over the weekend, as well as boosting the Sickle Cell clinic.
“Available information indicates that 20,000 babies are born with sickle cell every year. Unfortunately, due to inadequate treatment and care, 80% of them die before the age of 5. This is very worrying and is the main reason we came on board to save lives,” said Okello while receiving the money.
