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Ensuring a safe blood supply in low- and medium-income countries (LMICs) is challenging due to donor shortages and infections. This review explores solutions for blood supply, safety, and usage, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Global Health Equity

Background:

  • Safe blood supply and appropriate transfusion practices are critical for healthcare.
  • Low- and medium-income countries (LMICs) face significant hurdles in establishing robust transfusion services.
  • Challenges include donor recruitment, high rates of transfusion-transmissible infections, and urgent transfusion needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the multifaceted problems in blood supply, safety, and utilization within LMICs.
  • To review current strategies and interventions addressing these challenges.
  • To highlight the specific context of sub-Saharan Africa.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of challenges and solutions in transfusion services.
  • Focus on issues pertinent to LMICs, with emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Analysis of factors affecting blood availability, safety, and appropriate use.

Main Results:

  • Identified key issues: donor availability, screening for transfusion-transmissible infections, and rational blood use.
  • Explored strategies such as improving donor management, enhancing laboratory testing, and implementing clinical guidelines.
  • Highlighted the impact of resource limitations and infrastructure deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing blood supply and safety in LMICs requires multifaceted, context-specific interventions.
  • Strengthening national blood transfusion services is essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Continued research and investment are needed to overcome persistent challenges in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.