[The training in transfusion medicine remains deficient in the centres of Francophone sub-Saharan Africa: results of a preliminary study]. / La formation en médecine transfusionnelle reste insuffisante dans les centres d'Afrique subsaharienne francophone: résultats d'une étude préliminaire.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the needs in staff training in transfusion centres of Sub-Saharan Africa. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This preliminary study analyzed the training level of each personnel of four blood banks of Sub-Saharan Africa, their training fields, duration and training structures. RESULTS: The needs remain high in all the fields and are critical regarding the administration of blood transfusion services, equipment maintenance and clinical use of blood.