Uganda: Luweero Referral Health Facility Runs Out of Blood for Transfusion

Luweero — Authorities at Kasana Health Centre IV in Luweero District have halted major theatre operations due to shortage of blood for transfusion at the facility.

Dr Sinani Mabuya, the Acting in charge of the facility on Tuesday told this reporter that the facility which receives more than 500 patients and conducts theatre operations for deliveries has for the past three weeks not had blood for transfusion forcing the medical personnel to make referrals for major operations.

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