Safe Blood Archives : Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator

Strengthening Safe Blood Systems: Lessons from Cross-Country Collaboration

Country delegates making contributions to the safe blood access hub agenda in a group exercise. Photo credit: Aphrike Studios and Media / The Accelerator

Discover how the Accelerator’s cross-country learning initiative is transforming safe blood systems in Liberia, Malawi, and Rwanda.

Strengthening Blood Systems in Malawi: Driving Sustainable Improvements Through Better Coordination, Sustainable Financing, and Evidence-Based Change Management

Learn more about our partnership with the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service.

Perspective: Building Liberia’s Blood System is a Journey of Collaboration and Advocacy

Photo caption: June 2023 meeting following the validation of Liberia's first national blood policy and strategy. From left to right: Thobekile Ndlovu, Apoorva Handigol, Dr. Onyekachi Subah, Minnie Sirtor Bowier, Samantha Durdock. Photo credit: The Accelerator

R4D’s Samantha Durdock reflects on the impactful partnerships that led to substantial funding and systemic changes in Liberia’s blood system.

Safe Blood Systems Combat Postpartum Hemorrhage and Improve Maternal Survival

The Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator team meets with key safe blood stakeholders in Liberia. Photo credit: the Accelerator

Timely, safe, and effective access to safe blood services can make the difference between life and death for a mother.

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