BloodLink Africa is a life-saving digital platform created to connect voluntary blood donors with hospitals and patients in urgent need across Africa. The project aims to reduce preventable deaths caused by blood shortages by building a reliable network of registered donors, enabling faster emergency responses, and raising awareness about regular blood donation through campaigns and community drives. Leveraging technology to bridge the gap between donors and patients, BloodLink Africa exists to ensure that no life is lost simply because safe blood was unavailable – truly saving lives one drop at a time.
Our History
BloodLink Africa was founded in July 2025 by Anthony Bazira, a passionate student innovator and health advocate in Uganda. The idea was born during his internship at the National ICT Innovation Hub, where he learned about the recurring blood shortages in hospitals across Africa.
Witnessing reports of maternal deaths due to postpartum hemorrhage, children suffering from sickle cell anemia, and accident victims dying for lack of timely transfusions, Anthony envisioned a digital solution that could bridge the gap between voluntary donors and hospitals.
Starting as a student-led project, BloodLink Africa was designed as a web-based and mobile-accessible platform to register blood donors, respond to emergency requests, and mobilize life-saving donation campaigns. Though still young, the initiative aims to scale across Africa, ensuring that no life is lost simply because safe blood wasn’t available in time.
Mission
“To save lives by connecting voluntary blood donors with patients and hospitals through technology, creating awareness, and promoting a culture of regular blood donation.” Using digital platforms, mobilizing communities, and running awareness campaigns—to achieve the vision.
Vision
An Africa where no life is lost due to lack of safe blood.”
This vision expresses the ultimate goal of creating a continent-wide, reliable, and accessible blood donation network that ensures patients in emergencies or with chronic conditions can get blood whenever they need it.
Our Core Values
Compassion, Integrity, Speed, Community Service.
Compassion, Integrity, Speed, Community Service.
Why We Exist?
“Every year, thousands of patients in Africa die due to delays in accessing safe blood. Hospitals face shortages, and the lack of a centralized donor network worsens the crisis.”
“BloodLink Africa uses technology to quickly connect donors and hospitals, mobilize emergency donations, and raise awareness about regular blood donation.”
What We Do
Digital Donor Registration
Emergency Blood Requests
Blood Donation Campaigns & Drives
Awareness & Education
- Lives Saved: 80+
- Donors Registered: 150+
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Hospitals Connected: 20+
We aim to register 500+ donors and save 300 lives in our first year
Meet Our Team
Anthony Bazira – Founder & Project Lead
“A passionate innovator and health advocate, Anthony envisioned BloodLink Africa to solve Africa’s critical blood shortage crisis using technology. He oversees strategy, partnerships, and ensures the platform achieves its life-saving mission.”
Dr. Grace Namutebi – Medical Advisor
“A certified blood transfusion specialist with over 8 years of experience, Dr. Grace provides expert guidance on safe blood donation practices, screening procedures, and medical protocols to ensure donors and patients are protected.”
Samuel Okello – Technology & Platform Developer
“A skilled web and software developer, Samuel is responsible for building and maintaining the BloodLink Africa platform, ensuring seamless donor registration, hospital connections, and emergency request responses.”
Sarah Katushabe – Community Outreach & Campaigns Coordinator
“Sarah leads public engagement, awareness campaigns, and blood donation drives. With a background in public health, she mobilizes volunteers and inspires communities to embrace regular blood donation.”
