Assessing educational needs of sickle cell anemia healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean

This needs assessment highlights the opportunity to implement telementoring educational programs, such as Project ECHO©, to increase knowledge among multidisciplinary healthcare providers treating children with SCA in resource-limited settings. Providers demonstrated a high level of interest and engagement in education delivered through established North-South partnerships. Telementoring offers an opportunity for capacity building, supporting evidence-based treatment and improving access to knowledgeable providers, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.