Blood shortage in medical facilities in Kananga

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health
Blood shortage in medical facilities in Kananga

The blood bank in Kananga, Kasai-Central, is nearly empty, leaving hospitals in a critical situation. Patients, especially postpartum women, anemic children, and accident victims, cannot receive transfusions. Nurse Cadet Ntumba explains that staff resort to 'hot transfusion' by searching for donors among relatives. Jacques Ilunga recounts his uncle's death due to lack of blood. The provincial coordinator urges voluntary blood donations.

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