[North-South cooperation on transfusion and hematology teaching: A Benin experience].

Hematologic diseases are a significant part of health disorders in Benin. As an example, anemia is the second cause of hospitalization, measuring up to 7.9% all over the country (National Plan of Sanitary Development, 2009-2018).

[Evaluation of blood grouping in ABO and Rh systems in health facilities in Benin].

Study Purpose: The goal of this work is to assess the modalities of blood typing achievement in Benin with the view of their improvement.

Methods: On the basis of a questionnaire including the detailed operative process, a prospective investigation has been achieved in public and private health centers laboratories.

Results: It came out that the execution of ABO and Rh blood typing took place globally on the fringe of the standards.

[Reality and importance of transfusion-transmitted malaria in a stable endemic context: Cotonou case in Benin].

Malaria endemic status of our countries supports avoiding malaria screening for the blood qualification. But this attitude makes young children, pregnant women and people without semi-immunity incur a high risk of malaria. The goal of the survey was to value the reality and the importance of transfusion-transmitted malaria and to assess its determining factors.

Prevention of venous thromboembolism among inpatients at Cotonou teaching hospital, Benin.

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the use and appropriateness of preventive measures for venous thrombosis among adult inpatients in a Benin teaching hospital.

Patients And Methods: All patients were systematically enrolled. The risk of venous thrombosis was estimated according to international guidelines.