Blood Transfusion: Côte d'Ivoire Exceeds Expectations with 309,767 Bags Collected

Author: Donald GONLIPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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Blood Transfusion: Côte d'Ivoire Exceeds Expectations with 309,767 Bags Collected

The National Blood Transfusion Center of Côte d'Ivoire (CNTSCI) celebrated its 75th anniversary on September 14, 2026, with the collection of 309,767 bags of blood. State Minister Anne Désirée Ouloto emphasized the importance of blood safety, stating that over 52 billion CFA francs have been invested since 2023 to ensure access to quality blood. The director general of CNTSCI, Professor Yassongui Mamadou Sekongo, traced the evolution of the blood transfusion system since its inception in 1951.

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