Safe Blood Saves Life

ABSTRACT

Blood Transfusion Saving Life- Blood transfusion is an essential part of modern medicine and health care - Blood is a living matter that can be transfused to save lives. Todate; there is no available man-made substitute for red blood cells. Although considerable progress have been made in both preventive and curative blood derived products; red blood cells remain a rare commodity. The human body is the only source of blood for transfusion. beneficiaries of blood transfusion in Uganda (Sub-Saharan Africa). Children 50- anaemia from recurrent malaria; hookworm infestation; malnutrition and other causes. Women 25- pregnancy-related complications APH; PPH- - Anaemia of pregnancy; Maternal depletion syndrome. Others 35- road accidents; surgery; other emergencies. Have you ever been in need of blood for transfusion? Lack of blood for transfusion leads to death