Doctor Arrested in the Pape Cheikh Diallo Case: CNTS Breaks Silence

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Senegal

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Doctor Arrested in the Pape Cheikh Diallo Case: CNTS Breaks Silence

Following the arrest of a doctor from the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) in connection with a judicial investigation, the CNTS assured that blood safety in Senegal is fully guaranteed. Collection and testing procedures are rigorously applied, and each blood unit is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis. The stock management system is secure, and no blood unit can be released without electronic validation.

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