In 2022, Ayooka introduced an innovative digital blood transfusion management platform in Guinea. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize blood supply management, minimize waste, and foresee potential shortages.
Overview of Ayooka’s Blood Supply Management System
Ayooka functions as an integrated digital solution dedicated to enhancing blood transfusion services across Guinea. The platform collaborates closely with the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) and various health professionals.
Key Features of the Platform
The platform serves as a comprehensive digital information and management system, designed to strengthen the efficiency and security of blood-related processes. These processes include:
- Collection
- Processing
- Distribution
- Traceability
Objectives and Impact
Ayooka aims to:
- Optimize blood product stock management
- Guarantee the quality and safety of transfusions
- Facilitate communication between donors, healthcare facilities, and laboratories
Advanced Functional Modules
The platform incorporates multiple functional modules to tackle specific challenges within the transfusion sector. It employs AI-assisted stock management to:
- Anticipate shortages
- Reduce waste
- Plan blood collection efficiently
Additionally, a hemovigilance module is included to monitor and evaluate incidents related to blood products. This ensures that clinicians can properly track requests and prescriptions for labile blood products, maintaining thorough documentation of administration.
Public Awareness and Quality Assurance
Ayooka also integrates features aimed at public awareness through digital and multimedia campaigns. These efforts encourage blood donations, particularly targeting non-schooled populations.
A dedicated quality assurance component oversees the entire transfusion chain, ensuring that quality and safety standards are upheld from donation to clinical administration.
Conclusion
With the combined support of the CNTS and healthcare professionals, Ayooka is committed to enhancing blood donation frequency and saving lives by improving the accessibility and safety of blood products across Guinea.
