Vein to Vein Platelet Tracking from Donor to Patient

This study is looking at how platelets-blood cells that help stop bleeding-are collected, processed, and used for cancer patients in Malawi. Right now, platelet supplies are limited, and some transfusions are delayed or not completed. We want to understand what happens at each step, from the blood donors who give blood, to the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service where platelets are prepared, to the hospitals where patients receive them. By reviewing donor and lab records, tracking transfusions, and talking with doctors, nurses, and lab staff, we hope to find simple, realistic ways to improve the process. The goal is to make platelet transfusions safer, faster, and more reliable for patients who need them most.