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Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Senegal takes to social media to boost blood donations

Dakar – Like many countries, Senegal has seen a spike in social media…
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From L-R , Mr Tayo Hamzat, The minister Dr Mamora, and DG NBSC Dr Omale

Federal government reaffirms commitment  towards provision of safe blood

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - Nigeria’s Minster of State for Health, Dr…
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WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh reading out a statement on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2022

World Blood Donor Day Commemoration in The Gambia Emphasizes Urgent Need for Voluntary Blood Donations

Banjul, The Gambia - June 14th marks the global observance of World…
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A long-standing commitment to saving lives

A long-standing commitment to saving lives

Kigali - Every year, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14.…
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WHO and Ministry of Health officials with display of samples of the items being handed over

WHO hands over laboratory equipment and supplies to strengthen safe blood services in Sierra Leone

Freetown – Today, the World Health Organization Country Office in…
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Blood donation rate falls in Africa in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Blood donation rate falls in Africa in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Brazzaville – Blood donation has fallen by 17% in the African region…
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Drop in blood donations add to maternal health threats in Africa

Drop in blood donations add to maternal health threats in Africa

Brazzaville – Just half of the blood needed for transfusion each year…
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Press Conference, Dr Jeannine Condo, DG RBC(left) & Dr Gatare Swaibu, DM NCBT

Rwanda is the second African country to host World Blood Donor Day

Kigali, June 12 2019--- Rwanda becomes the second African Country to…
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First-time donor Moses Alfons gives blood in Juba. WHO/ A. Câmpeanu

Building a blood supply in South Sudan means breaking down cultural and structural barriers

When rebel fighting flared in South Sudan in 2013, two years after…
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Judith the midwife donating blood

World Blood Donor Day: South Sudan registers more voluntary unpaid blood donors

Juba 15 June, 2018 – ‘I have witnessed it myself that most of our…
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