In September, the Kwaaba Foundation was represented at the 10^th International Congress of Africa Society for Blood Transfusion in Dakar Senegal on the theme – Blood Transfusion and Health priorities in Africa. Also in attendance was the Acting CEO of the National Blood Service, Dr Shirley Owusu-Ofori.   There were introspective and healthy discussions and debates on how to address health priorities in Africa. One of the key takeaways was for Blood Services in the various countries to help make the relevant Ministries realize the vital role Blood Transfusion plays in the health sector.