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Poor procedures and quality control among nonaffiliated blood centers in Burkina Faso: an argument for expanding the reach of the national blood transfusion center.
Koumpingnin Nébié Siaka Ouattara Mahamoudou Sanou Youssouphe Kientega Honorine Dahourou

Transfusion

July 2011

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the creation of national blood transfusion services. Burkina Faso has a CNTS (Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine-National Blood Transfusion Center) but it currently covers only 53% of the national blood supply versus 47% produced by independent hospital blood banks.

Study Design: To evaluate blood collection, testing, preparation, and prescription practices in the regions of Burkina Faso that are not covered by the CNTS, a cross-sectional survey was conducted.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Youssouphe Kientega"

  • - Youssouphe Kientega's research primarily focuses on the quality of blood transfusion services in Burkina Faso, particularly the systematic issues faced by nonaffiliated blood centers.
  • - In his 2011 article, he highlights that independent hospital blood banks are responsible for 47% of the country's blood supply but lack standardized procedures and quality control, contrasting with the nationally coordinated service provided by the CNTS.
  • - The study emphasizes the need for expanding the reach and resources of the national blood transfusion center to improve overall blood safety and availability across the country, underscoring significant gaps in current practices.

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