The francophone Africa blood transfusion research network: a five-year report

Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Société française de transfusion sanguine
C Tayou TagnyRecherches Transfusionnelles en Afrique Francophone

Abstract

There has been little blood safety research in sub-Saharan Africa, often consisting of local efforts whose findings had limited impact The "Francophone Africa Transfusion Research Network" was created in May 2007 with the objective of developing common evidence-based blood safety policies that may be adapted to each country's situation. The Group's activities to date have focused mainly on obtaining epidemiological and laboratory data on blood transfusion and on suggesting blood safety strategies, particularly in the field of TTIs. To carry out such research activities, the group works closely with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), the Regional Blood Transfusion Services (RBTS), the hospital blood banks (HBB) and collection stations. For the first 5years, four research priorities were identified: (i) descriptive studies of the characteristics of francophone African blood donors and blood centers; (ii) estimation of the residual risk of transfusion-transmitted major viral infections; (iii) an analysis of blood donor deferral strategies; and (iv) a description of TTI screening strategies and an external quality assurance system (EQAS) project. During this period, seven projects have been implemented at the national ...Continue Reading

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Apr 28, 2017·British Journal of Haematology·Imelda BatesTonderai Mapako
Jan 31, 2021·Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Société française de transfusion sanguine·O Garraud, T Schneider

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