Hematology in Africa

Julie Makani; David J. Roberts

doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2015.12.002

Hematology in Africa

Julie Makani
, David J. Roberts^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This review of hematology in Africa highlights areas of current practice and the immediate needs for development and clinical research. Acute hematological practice is dominated by anemia, sickle cell disease, and the need to provide a safe and rapidly available supply of blood. There is a growing need for specialist services for bleeding and coagulation, hematological malignancy, and palliative care. There are many areas of practice where straightforward measures could yield large gains in patient care. There is an urgent need for good clinical research to describe the epidemiology, natural history, and management of hematological diseases in Africa.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	457-475
Number of pages	19
Journal	Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2015.12.002
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Hematology
Iron deficiency anemia
Laboratory hematology
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Sickle cell disease
Sub-Saharan Africa
Transfusion

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