When America cut its funding, Kenya’s blood service ran dry
. Researchers at Imperial College in London found that almost 52% of children in three east African countries admitted to hospital with severe anaemia died if they did not receive blood transfusions within eight hours. By contrast, 96% of those who got blood promptly survived.
There are several reasons why Kenya has so little bottled blood. Until recently the government spent little on blood drives to attract donors, who tended to show up only when a friend or relative needed a pint. Many worry that if they give to the bank, they could then be left dry, should a relative need a top-up.
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