There is a critical shortage of blood available for transfusion in many low-and middle-income
countries. The consequences of this scarcity are dire, resulting in uncounted morbidity and …

Background Blood transfusion is a life-saving intervention. However, the safety of the donor
and the recipient is paramount. This study was aimed at determining the blood donation …

Background The institution of effective haemovigilance protocols in health facility is essential
to the attainment of universal blood transfusion safety. Objective The objective of the article …

Transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) pose a significant public health concern,
particularly in Sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria with high disease burden. This …

Blood donation programme is vital to any transfusion service. Deferral is a painful and sad
experience both for the donor and the centre. Thus, every blood centre has to pivot between …

The sub-continent of West Africa is made up of 16 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape
Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria …

Objective: To evaluate and monitor the causes of blood donor deferrals at a Regional Blood
Centre in northwest Pakistan. Methodology: This was a retrospective study of blood donor …

Sir, Safe blood is a universal human right,[1] and safe blood transfusion practice ensures
quality in all aspects of vein‑to‑vein transfusion chain starting from the donors' vein. The …

Study of hematological parameters among blood donors in Duhok city Page 1 Study of
hematological parameters among blood ... Zanco J Med Sci, Vol. 28, No. (3), December 2024 …

Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme deficiency and
methemoglobinemia adversely impact on blood transfusion safety by significantly increasing …