Problem
There is a critical shortage and poor coordination of blood supply in Nigeria and across Africa, endangering the lives of patients who urgently need transfusions. Blood shortages result in preventable deaths, particularly among women with post-partum haemorrhage, accident victims, and individuals with chronic illnesses like sickle cell anaemia and cancer. A lack of accessible and coordinated blood services in rural and underserved regions makes timely transfusions nearly impossible, highlighting the urgent need for an innovative, tech-driven solution.

Solution/Product
Our proposed solution is a Blood Donor to Recipient App. It is a centralized digital platform that streamlines blood donation and transfusion processes. It combines donor engagement, hospital coordination, real-time tracking, reminders, and incentive-based rewards. Designed to be scalable across countries, the app can also integrate with public health databases to improve national healthcare planning.

Impact/Potential
The Blood Donation Super App is likely to be effective because it uses real-time data and smart matching to ensure timely blood availability. Its reward and reminder features keep donors engaged and returning. By centralizing information and automating logistics, it minimizes delays and enhances coordination between healthcare facilities. This solution was chosen because it addresses multiple pain points in the current blood donation system, including poor communication, lack of donor motivation, and inadequate infrastructure. By leveraging mobile technology—which is widely used across Africa—we can bridge gaps between donors, hospitals, and patients, even in rural areas.




