The Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services has partnered with the Coalition of Blood for Africa (CoBA) for a three days blood drive to collect 3000 units of blood to contribute towards treatment of Post-partum hemorrhage among Kenyan mothers.
The campaign dubbed ‘Keep Mothers Alive’ will run in 33 sites across the country from Sunday 7th March- Tuesday 9th March to mark International Women’s Day.
According to the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, excessive bleeding after childbirth is the leading cause of maternal deaths in the country, accounting for 34% of all maternal deaths in Kenya.
“We encourage members of the public to come out in large numbers to donate blood. We are doing the blood collection in line with the COVID-19 protocols,” said Dr Nduku Kilonzo, Head, Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services.
At least 60 % of all blood collected in Kenya is required for maternal health services.
“It is important for members of the public to become regular blood donors to ensure availability of adequate blood supplies in health facilities that treat expectant mothers,”
