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- Ayooka launched a national digital blood transfusion management platform in Guinea in 2022.
- The system uses artificial intelligence to manage blood stocks, reduce waste and anticipate shortages.
- The platform operates with support from the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) and health professionals.
Ayooka operates as an integrated digital solution dedicated to the management and optimisation of blood transfusion services in Guinea. The platform functions as a digital information and management system designed to improve the efficiency and security of processes related to blood collection, processing, distribution and traceability. The platform launched operations in 2022.
“Ayooka is the digital information and management system for Guinea’s blood transfusion services,” the platform said. “This integrated technological platform enables efficient and secure management of all processes related to the collection, processing, distribution and traceability of blood and its components.” The platform added: “Our objective is to optimise blood product stock management, guarantee the quality and safety of transfusions, and facilitate communication between all stakeholders in the transfusion sector, including donors, healthcare facilities and laboratories.”
The solution relies on several functional modules to address sector-specific challenges. Ayooka deploys artificial intelligence-assisted stock management to anticipate shortages, reduce waste and plan blood collection operations. The platform also integrates a hemovigilance module to monitor, assess and prevent incidents linked to blood products. In addition, the system allows physicians to track requests and prescriptions for labile blood products, while ensuring full documentation of administration to patients.
The platform also integrates public awareness features through digital and multimedia campaigns designed to encourage blood donations, including among non-schooled populations. A quality assurance component covers the entire transfusion chain, from donation to clinical administration.
With support from the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) and healthcare professionals, Ayooka aims to increase donation frequency and contribute to saving lives by improving the availability and safety of blood products.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A. de BERRY QUENUM