Janine (28) Cannot Do without Blood Transfusions: "I Have Already Received Thirty-Six Bags of Blood"

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Janine Westendorp (28) provided psychological treatments to people with cancer and their loved ones. She also did scientific research into improving communication between doctors and patients. Until she became a patient herself. Blood transfusions now make a world of difference to her. "I entered the hospital on my boyfriend's arm and skipped out of the hospital."

Journal du Cameroun

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Until the end of 2024, only 41% of the 400,000 blood bags requested in Cameroon were collected, encouraging actors to find strategies to mobilize more voluntary donors. The signals are still red in the Republic of Cameroon when one takes a look at the statistical picture of the donation of blood. The country needs 400,000 blood bags each year and the rate of satisfaction of the needs for blood products does not yet reach the 45% mark. By the end…