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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The Maghreb region includes Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, and Tunisia.
  • Blood transfusion services are critical for healthcare in these nations.
  • Previous assessments highlighted varying levels of development in transfusion practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and update the current status of blood transfusion services across the five Maghreb countries.
  • To identify progress and persistent challenges in national blood supply systems.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of blood safety activities and regulatory frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review and analysis of existing data on transfusion practices in the region.
  • Examination of national regulations, blood safety activities, and the role of National Blood Services.
  • Comparative analysis of blood safety indicators against regional benchmarks.

Main Results:

  • Three Maghreb countries have established comprehensive transfusion regulations.
  • National Blood Services are the primary entities for blood safety activities, which are mostly centralized and regular (except in Mauritania and Libya).
  • Blood safety indicators in the Maghreb are generally better than in sub-Saharan Africa, but quality management systems require significant improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Significant advancements have been made in blood transfusion services within the Maghreb region.
  • Despite progress, substantial shortcomings persist across key components of national blood supply systems, especially in quality management.
  • Continued efforts are needed to strengthen overall blood transfusion safety and efficiency in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, and Tunisia.