A Precious Resource: Managing Africa’s Blood Effectively

A Precious Resource: Managing Africa’s Blood Effectively

Let's come together to discuss how we can improve Africa's health systems by focusing on patient blood management!

By World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

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Location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka

19029 Great East Road Lusaka, Lusaka Province 10101 Zambia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Strengthening Africa’s Health Systems through Patient Blood Management

Come join us at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, for an exciting RC75 side-event focused on improving healthcare in Africa.

Learn about the latest advancements in patient blood management and how it can enhance health systems across the continent.

Food and Drinks reception offers opportunities to network with experts in the field and gain valuable insights to help make a difference in healthcare. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to the betterment of healthcare in Africa!

Why it matters

Blood shortages and anaemia are placing lives at risk across Africa, from surgery and trauma care to maternal health.

Patient Blood Management practices offer a proven, patient-centred approach that strengthens clinical outcomes, conserves blood resources, and enhances health system resilience.

Expert-led discussionsThis high-level roundtable, co-sponsored by the Ministries of Health of Ethiopia and Zambia, brings together policymakers, health leaders, and global experts to:

  • Explore PBM as a strategic investment for Universal Health Coverage
  • Share evidence and country-level experiences
  • Identify practical steps to implement safer blood management practices into national health policies and systems
  • Build momentum for regional collaboration and commitment to action

Building on Regional PrioritiesThis event builds on Agenda Item 10 of the 75th WHO African Regional Committee – Framework for implementing the global strategy to advance universal access to safe, effective and quality-assured blood products in the WHO African Region.

This meeting is funded through the Global Health Workforce Programme, which is funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for the benefit of the UK and partner country health sectors.

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World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

Our VisionUniversal Access to Safe Anaesthesia

Our MissionTo unite anaesthesiologists around the world to improve patient care and access to safe anaesthesia and perioperative medicine

 

The WFSA is the foremost global alliance of anaesthesiologists, the specialist physicians dedicated to the total care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Through our federation of 135 Member Societies the WFSA unites anaesthesiologists from 145 countries around the world to improve patient care and access to safe anaesthesia and perioperative medicine. Our programmes tackle the key barriers to access and are run in partnership with our Member Societies and other organisations that share our goals. We have official liaison with the World Health Organisation (WHO), are a founding member of the G4 Alliance and also work with governments, with other legislative bodies, with surgical organisations, with NGOs, with hospitals and with training centres to deliver our mission.With a physician led and patient focused approach we train thousands of anaesthesia providers every year, provide open access to online continuing medical education, and advocate for surgery and anaesthesia as an essential component of Universal Health Coverage. WFSA set the international standards for a safe practice of anaesthesia and provide tools and guidance for anaesthesia capacity assessment and planning from institutional to national level.

 

Free
Aug 24 · 6:00 PM GMT+2