Uniting For Safe, Adequate And Sustainable Blood In Africa
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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.

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Enabling Sustainable Access To Safe Blood In Africa

CoBA brings together diverse stakeholders, to champion the crucial cause of ensuring access to sustainable, safe blood in Africa. We partner with the private sector, NGOs, global health institutions and government ministries.
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Our Story

Enabling Sustainable Access To Safe Blood In Africa

CoBA brings together diverse stakeholders, to champion the crucial cause of ensuring access to sustainable, safe blood in Africa. We partner with the private sector, NGOs, global health institutions and government ministries.
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BLOOD IN AFRICA

Major Challenges Facing Blood In Africa

In Africa, the average blood donation rate is often below 5 donations per 1,000 people, which is lower than the WHO's recommended target of 10 donations per 1,000 people.

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

Approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases occur each year in Africa, resulting in about 700,000 deaths

Cancer

Approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases occur each year in Africa, resulting in about 700,000 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

Trauma-250,000 annual road fatalities occur in Africa, constituting to 1/5 of all road deaths globally

Trauma

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

The Issues of Blood in Africa

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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, thought leadership, and innovative solutions in the blood sector, ensuring sustainable health outcomes.

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Partnerships, Awareness & Collective Action

CoBA has been instrumental in driving discussions on the critical importance of blood in African healthcare systems. Through initiatives such as targeted campaigns, roundtables, webinars, and collaborations with healthcare organizations, CoBA has effectively dismantled barriers and heightened awareness about blood as an essential medical resource, leaving a significant mark across the continent.

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Contact Us

  • (+254) 704-838-150​
  • secretariat@cobaafrica.org​
  • 5th Floor New Rehema House, Westlands, Nairobi - Kenya​
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