Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service Stories

Probe flags possible organ trafficking in 372 kidney transplants at Eldoret’s Mediheal Hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The fact-finding mission recommended urgent steps, including establishing national standards for transplant services, setting up a legislative and reg...

Kenya’s blood transfusion services face collapse as World Bank’s Sh2.7 billion support ends
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The World Bank's support covered crucial aspects such as blood collection, testing for infectious diseases, processing blood components and digitalisi...

Senate calls for urgent review of Kenya’s blood transfusion services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2025

Legislators are now calling for urgent intervention to restore the country’s blood transfusion services and prevent further loss of lives.

Bill proposes harsh penalties to curb illegal blood trade in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

To tackle the illegal trade, the Bill proposes fines of Sh20 million and licence revocation for institutions found guilty of contravening the law

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