Blood Transfusion Services in Sub Saharan Africa
Challenges and constraints
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There has been a continuous and significant advance in science, technology and governance in the field of transfusion medicine. This book aims to highlight the challenges and constraints associated with the provision of safe and effective blood transfusion services in sub Saharan Africa. It advocates for political will and open-mindedness to innovative ways to improve supply, appropriateness and safety of blood in the region. It re-emphasizes the need to benchmark transfusion activity in Africa to ensure that it is clinically indicated and justified to help eliminate inappropriate use of blood and blood products and help conserve the limited allogenic blood stock. This book reiterates the need for all stake holders involved in transfusion service delivery in Africa; from patients to the transfusion scientist, requesting clinicians, blood collection staff and distribution staff to work collaboratively to demonstrate judicious, world-class stewardship and use of the precious gifts of human blood as well as help people understand the limitations of blood supply. It is designed to emphasize the evidenced –based best practices in transfusion medicine in the developed world to enable countries in Africa optimise their transfusion service delivery to their patients.
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This book reiterates the need for all stake holders involved in transfusion service delivery in Africa; from patients to the transfusion scientist, requesting clinicians, blood collection staff and distribution staff to work collaboratively to demonstrate judicious, world-class stewardship and use of the precious gifts of human blood as well as help people understand the limitations of blood supply. It is designed to emphasize the evidenced –based best practices in transfusion medicine in the developed world to enable countries in Africa optimise their transfusion service delivery to their patients.
About the Author
Dr Erhabor Osaro is a chartered scientist and fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science of London. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Immuno-Haematology. He completed the University of Greenwich specialist courses in Blood Transfusion and Laboratory Quality Management System. His teaching experience spans both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. A recipient of several awards including the famous British Blood Transfusion Society young scientist award and the Margaret Kenwright young scientist award. He is a registration portfolio verifier/examiner for the Institute of Biomedical Science of London. A member of the editorial board as well as an article reviewer to several scientific journals. A well published contributor in the field of infectious diseases, immunohaematology and transfusion medicine. He is chairman of Board of Directors of Nelson Biomedical limited UK and Nigeria