In 2016, one of every two maternal deaths that occurred in Bungoma were caused by blood loss. Today, we launch the E4A-Mama Ye campaign #DamuniUhai, calling for funding for blood services in Bungoma…
Champions for mothers and babies , especially at higher levels, is are critical for influencing, shaping service delivery and increasing public participation on RMNCAH related issues. On…
Today the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS) launches its blood donation campaign 'Show Your Love, donate blood.'
Who are the MamaYe Super Activists? They are ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to keep mothers and babies alive and healthy in many parts of Nigeria.
Many women require blood replacement while in labour, because excessive loss of blood (postpartum haemorrhage) has been identified to be one of the biggest causes of death for women in labour.
Available statistics from the Tanzanian Ministry of Health show that at least 556 women die every year in Tanzania due to pregnancy and childbirth related complications.
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank blood donors for their life-…
In an effort to further boost the country’s health sector, Sierra Leone’s First Lady Mrs. Sia Nyama Koroma has concluded a week-long fund raising programme in Milan, Italy. The programme which…
A group in Bauchi State is giving hope to families and communities.
For Three consecutive days, over 100 donors from various walks of life came to CCBRT to donate their blood as a truly priceless gift of life for mothers and babies this holiday season. Experience…
Meet P.C. Alimamy whose initiative has helped to save the lives of at least 837 pregnant women.
After Paul Makonda urged the residents of Dar es Salaam to be an example for donating the biggest number of units of blood, public figures, politicians and members of the public rushed to donate…
Group village headman Khoswe takes the initiative of saving the lives of pregnant mothers who suffer from blood loss.
A couple was recognized as MamaYe Champions after donating a generator to Azare General Hospital’s lab.
Individuals are stepping forward to hold the guardians of the State's health system to account. In women, men and the young and growing, you will hear the passion in their voices and see the…
For this year's World Blood Donor Day, the importance of a sufficient supply of safe blood is clearer than ever in Sierra Leone.
“Every journey starts with a step “so they say.
MamaYe has school-based youth clubs that are actively involved in the advocacy work.
No human body has the capacity for 27 pints of blood but while giving birth, the incredible story of Elizabeth emphasises that blood and functional blood bank are compulsory in our hospitals if we…
Read about MamaYe's research in support of voluntary blood donation, and why this might also be valuable support the Ebola response.
Mchinji district leaders were presented with the evidence on the survival of mothers and babies in the district. They used this evidence to take action!
It was a busy day on 20th June 2014 at Crossroads Hotel as there was a capacity building on how to conduct a village blood collection to different stakeholders to take place.How did this come about?…
Kigoma has delivered a resounding message during this year’s World Blood Donor Day celebrations: we can achieve our vision of a time when our mothers and babies do not needlessly die at that blessed…
Blood donors are the heroes that the world needs everyday. Their selfless efforts to safe lives, especially those of mothers and newborns, must not go unnoticed.
Muhammed Nasiru is in his second year of senior secondary school at Government Secondary School in Abuja. He wrote the winning entry on the importance of voluntary blood donation essay competition…
Blood shortage worries government. Just under one third of blood needed in Malawi is being collected. There is a greater need to sensitize communities on the importance of blood donation. Adult males…
I dedicate this blog to many women, men, boys and girls young and old who turned up in numbers to come and hear life-saving messages delivered by White Ribbon Alliance Tanzania (WRA Tanzania) members…
Mchinji District Team has done it again. 284 units of blood have been collected in a two weeks campaign that they held. This is a huge success story that cannot go unnoticed. What is their secret?
Rukwa is green, it people are warm and receptive. Today they showed they cared about mothers and babies surviving in their community.
FINE engages grassroots men - including out-of-school youths - to be leaders in reproductive and child health issues.
There are many heroes in Koinadugu district who help save the lives of mothers and babies. Meet Steven - he works relentlessly for them.
On 23 January Dr Hans of Kamuzu Central Hospital sent an SOS to Mamaye on the critical blood shortage that hit the paediatric ward leading to unnecessary deaths of children. Chinsapo Secondary school…
The MamaYe campaign was in Mchinji district where it facilitated community blood mobilization. 71 units were collected and we smile because those are lives saved. But during the campaign, we came…
Friday, December 6 known as Farmers’ Day was a holiday set aside to celebrate the hardworking farmers in Ghana. Ordinarily, many people will throng beaches and recreational centres to have fun to…
The National Blood Transfusion Service and MamaYe Ghana had a very successful blood donation exercise at the premises of its new National Headquarters at Korle-bu near the Idadfa Park on Friday,…
I met the excited group of representatives of blood transfusion service entities of five African countries, fresh from a tour of Mwanza and Mara, gathered at their Tanzanian counterpart offices in…
Michael is now one of those who are standing up for a noble act of donating blood to save lives of mothers and babies after realising that voluntary blood donation is not only promoting personal…
MamaYe Nigeria collaborates with NBTS on blood donation activities to address shortage of blood where it is required to save lives of mothers and newborns.
Pendo is a heroine because she acts for mothers and babies. She participated in the local Mama Ye! launch with her husband, she donated blood and has pledged to spread the message. Pendo. Mama Ye!…
MamaYe in collaboration with National Safe Blood Services celebrated World Blood Donor Day in Makeni on June 14th.
Photo essay depicting World Blood Donor day celebrations in Kabala, Koinadugu district, Sierra Leone
Tanzanian national estimates based on WHO data project that 80% of blood donated is used for maternal and paediatric patients. View these infographics to understand how donating blood can save the…
As I write this blog, the Lake Zone National Blood Transfusion Service blood bank is overflowing, with additional flooring being laid down to store blood bags given the overwhelming response of…
Read the infographic below to find our why MamaYe Ghana is working to increase awareness and encourage the Ghanaian public to give blood to save a mama or a baby.Join us at the Forecourt of the…
Dr Ashiru Abubakar is a MamaYe hero who revived a maternity centre's blood bank. He needed to first use himself as an example so as to convince other people to donate blood to save lives of…
Joanna Tom Kargbo, Everyone Campaign manager from Save the Children Sierra Leone speaks about the Save the Children organized newborn forum held this afternoon, Wednesday June 12th in freetown.
Desmond Lewis, fondly referred to as Tiger, is the highest blood donor in Sierra Leone having donated 95 times. This World Blood Donor day marks his 25th year of blood donation and his commitment to…
To commemorate World Blood Donor Day on June 14th, MamaYe Sierra Leone will join the National Safe Blood Services at Kabala Community Center in Koinadugu district for this year’s celebration and…
The Voluntary Blood Donors Association in Sierra Leone are currently calling on government through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to kindly recognize services and contributions blood donors…
MamaYe launched in Freetown on Friday, May 17. It was an exciting day that boosted over 390 participants, featuring:speeches from the Deputy Ministers of Finance and Health,a musical performance by…
Statistics from the Ghana Health Service reveal that loss of blood during delivery (haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Ghana. Out of the 250,000 pints of blood needed yearly,…
More than a thousand young Tanzanians had gathered to donate blood to save mothers and newborns. Altogether a remarkable event. A demonstration of selfless dedication and commitment by young people…
For over a decade, taxi drivers from the Gomoa Ajumako Ayan Assiem District in Ghana’s central region have helped save the lives of mothers and babies.
Phoebe is a MamaYe Heroine. Posted to a rural community in Jigawa state she was faced with tough challenges. But, with courage and passion, Phoebe stepped up to the challenge. She gives her own blood…
Pilirani Chagazu saved his sister's life. Rose lost a lot of blood while giving birth to twins and he was the voluntary blood donor needed to make sure she survived.
Read how a 25 year old Kenyan built an online database of blood donors and is using Twitter and instant messaging to connect mothers and babies in critical need with life saving supplies.
