Blood safety: a strategy for the African region
Tapko, J.B.
Africa Sanguine 5(2): 1-11
2002
Document Number: 242892
This article reviews the current situation of blood transfusion services in the African region, and proposes concrete actions and a framework that will help African countries to have reliable and sustainable transfusion facilities and microbiologically safe blood products. The priority interventions include the formulation and implementation of national blood transfusion policies, quality assurance, mobilization of funds, and development of human resources.