tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post6674541525908038399..comments2015-06-10T12:24:26.615+01:00Jeremy[email protected]Blogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-72367831089138797492007-08-24T05:05:00.000+01:002007-08-24T05:05:00.000+01:00Yes we need awareness about giving blood, but need a uniform system to collect, process, allocate and transport blood so that we don't kill more people than we actually help - ABO incompatibility anyone? <BR/>Issues to be addressed:<BR/>1. Where/how functional is the Nigerian Red cross?<BR/>2. Red blood cells have a lifespan of 120 days, we want to be sure we don't end up throwing most of is collected away.<BR/>3. Any existing system for purifying and storing blood products?<BR/>I'll hold my peace for now....<BR/><BR/>Okunrin metaoluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17801903344905409187[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-64917246635141179952007-08-23T22:49:00.000+01:002007-08-23T22:49:00.000+01:00This is such an important piece. Just as important as appealing to those in the diaspora to sign up to be organ donors. Who benefits most when you donate?...your own community of course! Thanks Jeremy for circulating this. Will add it to our Blog @ <A HREF="http://nigeriahealthwatch.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Nigerian Health Watch</A>...crediting you.chikwe ihekweazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07882547645835194268[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686769.post-75905548080269352082007-08-23T19:00:00.000+01:002007-08-23T19:00:00.000+01:00I wish you luck, Dr Afolabi. You notice this person isn't asking for money or for gifts, but for a commodity that will save countless anonymous lives. <BR/>This is proof that our professionals still have a sense of pride in their calling.<BR/>In 'civilized' countries, blood drives are undertaken by the appropriate authorities and not through individual pleas from frustrated doctors.Anonymous[email protected]