Le Togo fait face à une tension dans l’approvisionnement en produits sanguins. Dans un communiqué publié le 19 août, le gouvernement appelle la population à maintenir la mobilisation engagée ces derniers jours pour faire face à cette situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, this period of tension is recurrent between May and September. It is mainly explained by an increase in the need for blood products, particularly related to malaria, while donations usually decrease in schools and universities during exam and vacation periods.
Face à cette situation, le Centre national de transfusion sanguine (CNTS) a multiplié les appels au don, notamment à travers la campagne « Août solidaire ». Ces appels semblent avoir trouvé un écho auprès de la population. Le gouvernement indique qu’une « mobilisation remarquable » est enregistrée depuis plusieurs jours.
The authorities commend this wave of solidarity, but invite donors not to let up on their efforts. The goal is to sustainably reduce the shortage and to have sufficient stocks to meet the needs of patients.
The government also announces measures aimed at facilitating blood donation. Arrangements are being made to streamline access to collection sites and to improve the reception conditions for donors.
The distribution of blood products should also evolve. The circuit will be gradually reorganized so that products intended for patients are prioritized by the blood banks of healthcare facilities. The goal is to allow patients to be served more quickly in their care structure, while avoiding their relatives having to travel to the CNTS to retrieve them.
In the face of this emergency situation, the responsibility is collective: everyone can contribute to saving lives by donating blood.
The Editorial Team