Transfusion medicine in developing countries (TraQ clearinghouse)

African Index Medicus (3 Feb. 2009)

Progress toward strengthening blood transfusion services –14 Countries, 2003–2007. MMWR 2008 Nov. 28;57(47);1273–7.

Report marks 1st analysis of PEPFAR indicators to assess progress in blood supply & blood transfusion safety in the 14 resource-limited countries targeted by PEPFAR.

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