Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients’ pockets bleeding

The theft of blood by a cartel of health workers at Nabiganda Health Centre IV in Butaleja District has placed hundreds of people meant to benefit at risk.

An investigation carried out by Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) indicates that the health workers at the facility are stealing and selling blood to patients.

For instance, from January to August 24, the hospital was meant to receive 522 units of blood from UBTS, Mbale branch, but 128 units went missing.

Findings further show that in August, the facility received 45 units of blood, but…