External financial aid to blood transfusion services in sub-Saharan Africa: a need for reflection.

Ala, Fereydoun; Allain, Jean-Pierre; Bates, Imelda; Boukef, Kamel; Boulton, Frank; Brandful, James; Dax, Elizabeth M; El Ekiaby, Magdy et al. · PLoS Med · 2012

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Abstract

Jean-Pierre Allain and colleagues argue that, while unintended, the foreign aid provided for blood transfusion services in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in serious negative outcomes, which requires reflection and rethinking.

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