An initiative launched by a digital health startup, Damu-Sasa, makes it easier to donate blood in Kenya. They set the startup to offer innovative end-to-end blood services. These services range from sourcing blood to inventory and transfusion management. Recently, they have added a new feature for donors to book appointments with blood centers online.

Since the onset of Covid, Damu-Sasa has provided online booking for blood donation appointments, personalized booking links for each hospital, evidence-based educational articles, and mobile text reminders of safe practices to blood donors.

Additionally, the startup has so far registered 40,611 donors in 37 counties on its platform.

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Here is how to donate blood online in Kenya via the Damu-Sasa app

1. Open the Damu-Sasa App and tap the Menu Bar
2. Tap the DONATIONS  button
3. Click to check the nearest donation centre
4. Make a donation booking