PerkinElmer Donation Helps Significantly Expand Capacity for Sickle Cell Disease Screening in Ghana

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PerkinElmer has partnered with Ghana Health Services and the Sickle Cell Foundation to enhance neonatal screening for sickle cell disease (SCD) in Ghana. The goal is to increase screening from 4% to 50% by 2030, with a donation facilitating the capacity to screen an additional 50,000 babies yearly. Their scalable MigeleTM Gel Electrophoresis Systems are designed to support this initiative, enabling reliable and cost-effective screening. PerkinElmer aims to bolster sustainable healthcare solutions and educate communities about early SCD intervention.

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• Partnership with Ghana Health Services to improve SCD screening.
• Donation will increase newborn screening capacity by 50,000 annually.
• Introduction of scalable MigeleTM Gel Electrophoresis Systems.

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PerkinElmer contributes reliable, fast, and cost-efficient solutions to screen for the disease in collaboration with the Sickle Cell Foundation and Ghana Health Services

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the Company has donated to Ghana’s Health Services’ initiative to increase the country’s screening of newborns for sickle cell disease (SCD) from its current 4 percent of all babies born in the country to 50 percent by 2030. PerkinElmer’s contribution of easy-to-use, scalable laboratory solutions enables Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana to be a Center of Excellence and National Training Center for SCD newborn screening with the ability to build screening capacity for an additional 50,000 babies annually.

The PerkinElmer-provided Migele^TM Gel Electrophoresis Systems will support Ghana’s need for reliable, fast, and cost-efficient SCD screening. With the government’s desire to enact a country-wide screening program, the PerkinElmer solution’s flexible and scalable design can meet growing high-capacity requirements as screening coverage and sample volumes increase.

“PerkinElmer is committed to helping the government of Ghana develop sustainable end to end solutions that focus on screening and diagnosis, in addition to comprehensive care for SCD,” said Marika Kase, business director, reproductive health at PerkinElmer. “We would like to congratulate Ghana Health Services and the Sickle Cell Foundation for the milestones gained so far, in advancing the diagnosis and care of patients with the disease in the country. We hope that this donation will facilitate development of Ghana’s SCD screening program and will therefore improve the lives of children in the region.”

As part of its commitment to the Sub-Saharan African region, PerkinElmer, together with the Novartis Africa Sickle Cell Disease program, is aiming to expand advocacy efforts to educate patients, caregivers and communities about the importance of newborn screening and early intervention with hydroxyurea (HU) and other SCD treatments. For more information on PerkinElmer’s newborn screening solutions, visit this webpage.

About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of end-to-end solutions that help scientists, researchers and clinicians better diagnose disease, discover new and more personalized drugs, monitor the safety and quality of our food, and drive environmental and applied analysis excellence. With an 85-year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team of more than 16,000 collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver reagents, assays, instruments, automation, informatics and strategic services that accelerate workflows, deliver actionable insights and support improved decision making. We are also deeply committed to good corporate citizenship through our dynamic ESG and sustainability programs. The Company reported revenues of approximately $5 billion in 2021, serves customers in 190 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com. Follow PerkinElmer on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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FAQ

What recent initiative has PerkinElmer (PKI) launched in Ghana?

PerkinElmer has partnered with Ghana Health Services to enhance sickle cell disease screening from 4% to 50% by 2030.

How much has PerkinElmer (PKI) donated to Ghana's health services?

The exact donation amount is not specified, but it supports increased capacity for screening newborns for sickle cell disease.

What technology is PerkinElmer (PKI) providing to support sickle cell screening in Ghana?

PerkinElmer is providing MigeleTM Gel Electrophoresis Systems to facilitate reliable and efficient screening.

What are the goals of PerkinElmer's (PKI) donation to Ghana Health Services?

The goal is to improve newborn screening for sickle cell disease and enhance healthcare solutions in the region.