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Haemophilia in Somalia.
O A Abdulle1, M S Mohamud, M M Isse
1Somali Blood Transfusion Service, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Haemostasis
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study diagnosed 5 severe hemophilia A patients in Mogadishu, treating them with fresh frozen plasma. Local blood transfusion capabilities could produce cryoprecipitate for regional hemophilia care.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hemophilia care program development in Mogadishu.
- Initial diagnosis of 5 patients with severe hemophilia A.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a baseline for hemophilia care in Mogadishu.
- To assess local capacity for producing hemophilia treatment components.
Main Methods:
- Local diagnosis of hemophilia A.
- Treatment of bleeding episodes with fresh frozen plasma.
- Screening for HIV antibodies.
Main Results:
- Five patients diagnosed with severe hemophilia A.
- All patients tested negative for HIV antibodies.
- Potential for Mogadishu Blood Transfusion Centre to produce cryoprecipitate.
Conclusions:
- Feasibility of developing a hemophilia care program in Mogadishu.
- Cryoprecipitate production is achievable with minimal effort.
- Cryoprecipitate can potentially treat most patients in the central region.