Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:08:07 +0000 By CHIKUMBI KATEBE THERE is a serious shortage of blood in Zambia due to the growing demand for the lifesaving liquid with the developments in healthcare services across the country, Zambia National Blood Transfusion Service director Joseph Mulenga has disclosed. Dr. Mulenga said there was a sudden increase in demand for blood tissue in health facilities following the upgrading of most health centres from mere clinics to high level healthcare service providers which included treatment of complicated conditions including maternity cases. He said the establishment of high level hospitals across the country has affected stocks in blood supply as the facilities now handle more complicated conditions which required intensive treatment including transfusions. He said even the establishment of specialised facilities such as the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDC), cardiac treatment and operations, and renal decease treatment facilities have all increased pressure on demand for blood from the ordinary. He […]
