Uganda blood supply gaps persist amid maternal deaths

As Uganda marked World Blood Donor Day on June 14, health officials acknowledged that maternal survival depends less on donor generosity than on a functioning logistics chain. The national theme, 'From Donor to Delivery: Blood Availability for Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths Elimination', highlighted the structural inability to deliver safe blood quickly to women suffering postpartum hemorrhage. The Independent reports that the country faces persistent gaps in its blood supply system, contributing to ongoing maternal deaths.