ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026
Innovative hematological strategies to combat maternal and child mortality in Africa: focus on anemia and sickle cell disease.
Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Systematic review of machine learning approaches for predicting sickle cell crisis and mortality risk at the climate-health nexus.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2026Pooled it
- Transforming Hematology Care in Africa: Strategies for Enhanced Diagnosis and Treatment.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Prevalence of anemia and years lived with disability in eastern Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990 to 2023.The journal of medicine accessArticle
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Abstract
Maternal and child mortality remain pressing public health challenges in Africa, driven by preventable hematological disorders such as anemia, hemorrhage, malaria-induced hemolysis, and hematologic complications of infections. These conditions are further compounded by limited diagnostic infrastructure and delayed access to advanced interventions. This narrative review explores emerging and innovative hematological strategies aimed at reducing maternal and child deaths across the continent. It highlights the role of novel diagnostic tools such as point-of-care hematology analyzers, genetic screening for inherited blood disorders, and rapid hemoglobin quantification in improving early detection and treatment. Advancements in iron supplementation, transfusion safety, and regenerative hematology, including the use of stem cell-based therapies, are discussed as transformative solutions. Moreover, the integration of digital health platforms and community-based blood surveillance systems offers new opportunities to strengthen maternal and neonatal care. By synthesizing current evidence, this review underscores the potential of hematology-centered innovations to close equity gaps, enhance survival outcomes, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3.1 and 3.2) in Africa.
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