The first draft reviewed at a three -day workshop in Mbankomo, Centre Region, has set the stage for a broader stakeholder endorsement.

Concluded on 31 October 2025, NBTS technical experts examined the draft of the National Guide of Good Transfusion Practices under the watchful eyes of Prof. Dora Mbanya, General Manager of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). The workshop brought together the medico‑technical services of the NBTS and heads of other strategic Departments to review the first draft of the National Guide of Good Transfusion Practices, a key document aimed at standardising blood‑handling procedures across Cameroon.

Participants conducted a detailed line‑by‑line review, identified gaps, and agreed on a set of revisions. At the close of the workshop, it was decided that the revised draft would be forwarded to the Minister of Public Health who would subsequently organise a conclusive workshop that will include additional partners—such as health‑care providers, and international collaborators to validate the guide formally.

This collaborative effort underscores the NBTS’s drive to enhancing the safety and quality of blood transfusion services nationwide. The guide will support health‑care professionals in delivering reliable transfusion care, ultimately saving more lives.