Uniting For Safe, Adequate And Sustainable Blood In Africa

Uniting For Blood In Africa

We are the first private health sector-driven platform at the forefront of advocating for safe and sustainable blood across the African continent.

WHO IS PART OF CoBA

Members

Strategic Partners

Secretariat

BLOOD IN AFRICA

Major Challenges Facing Blood In Africa:

35 out of 48 countries collect less than half of the blood needed to meet the transfusion demand

Anaemia

60% of African children below the age of 5 are affected by anaemia 47.5% of African women of reproductive age affected by anaemia.

Anaemia

60% of African children below the age of 5 are affected by anaemia 47.5% of African women of reproductive age affected by anaemia.

Cancer

847,000 new cancer cases in Africa annually, resulting in 591,000 deaths.

Cancer

847,000 new cancer cases in Africa annually, resulting in 591,000 deaths.

Post-Partum haemorrhage

196,000 women annually die in Sub-Saharan Africa from pregnancy complications; 1 in 3 due to bleeding

Post - Partum haemorrhage

196,000 women annually die in Sub-Saharan Africa from pregnancy complications; 1 in 3 due to bleeding

Trauma

250,000 annual road deaths occur in Africa, constituting 1/5 of global fatalities.

Trauma

250,000 annual road deaths occur in Africa, constituting 1/5 of global fatalities

The Issues of Blood in Africa

Our Activities

Partnership and Collective Action

CoBA’s commitment to addressing blood shortages in Africa is demonstrated through strategic collaborations and impactful blood collection drives. By working with a network of healthcare experts, public-sector entities, development partners, Ministries of Health, NGOs, and private sector players, CoBA has achieved remarkable results.

Policy, Advocacy, and Thought Leadership

CoBA is at the forefront of driving impactful policy and advocacy efforts to overcome blood-related challenges in Africa. Through strategic engagements with continental and regional health institutions, and plans for robust collaboration with various ministries of health across Africa, CoBA is setting a new standard in policy advocacy and thought leadership in the blood sector.

CoBA's Role in Awareness Creation

CoBA has played a key role in advancing conversations about the vital role of blood in African healthcare. Through targeted campaigns, roundtables, webinars, and partnerships with healthcare organizations, CoBA has broken down barriers and raised awareness, emphasizing blood as a crucial medical resource and making a notable impact across the region.