Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) have cited constant concerns of illegal blood sales as one of the reasons given by some possible blood donors for not taking part. Michael Mukundane, the coordinator for the National Blood Bank said despite increased awareness and change in blood …
Read More »Soroti Blood bank turns to social media as blood shortage looms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Management of Soroti Blood Bank has resorted to social media and other platforms to appeal for potential blood donors in the region. The move follows a looming crisis of blood shortage at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital and other health facilities in the district. Last …
Read More »Blood transfusion service struggles to get donors in Hoima
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Blood Transfusion Service-UBTS is struggling to get blood donors in Hoima region. Hoima region supplies blood to 18 health facilities, among them; Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Kagadi Hospital, Buliisa Hospital, Kiboga Hospital, Masindi Hospital, Kibaale Hospital, Kikuube Health Centre IV, Ntwetwe Health Centre …
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