Uganda Hosts International Blood Conference
By our reporter
KAMPALA – Over 500 delegates are expected to attend the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion conference scheduled for 1st to 4th March 2024 by the African Society for Blood Transfusion. According to Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune Byabazaire, the Executive Director of Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), Uganda will benefit from international medical research and foreign exchange.
“The organizing committee has designed an exciting program that will enhance the exchange of knowledge in blood transfusion science; devise ways of sustaining blood transfusion services; adopt new clinical approaches to blood transfusion as well as new ICT innovations and technologies in Blood transfusion,” she said.
Dorothy added, “There will be opportunities to network with experts during the congress and to socialize in Kampala and Uganda at large. Kampala is referred to as East Africa’s happiest city and is known for its vibrant nightlife. The list of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs is endless.”
She further explained, “The 11th International Congress of the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) takes place in Kampala, Uganda at the Munyonyo Convention Center. I am delighted to welcome you to this beautiful country, The Pearl of Africa.”
Dorothy said Uganda is named the “Pearl of Africa” for its good weather, undulating landscape, flora, and fauna. It is a beautiful country with a diverse culture, and exceptional wildlife experiences including mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, game, and bird viewing.
Dr. Aceng Jane Ruth Ocero, Minister of Health said the congress brings together specialists from blood services, clinicians, and scientists to devise ways of sustaining and scaling up blood transfusion services in Africa.
“As we all know, timely availability of safe blood and blood products is vital in saving lives of patients with severe anemia and treating accident victims; mothers with complications of pregnancy and childbirth; cancer treatment; heart surgery, sickle cell patients and conducting surgical operations,” he added.
