The announcement of the death of Professor Jean-Jacques Lefrère caused considerable emotion and surprise within the francophone Africa blood transfusion research network. The group was created in 2007 in Paris. Each member that works within this group wanted to pay their last respects through dedicated publication for a brilliant researcher and writer. The tribute describes the creation of the group, its goals, its operations, its achievements and the prospects of its activities while emphasizing the essential role that Professor Lefrère played within the group.
Keywords: Afrique francophone; Blood safety research network; Francophone Africa; Groupe de recherches transfusionnelles; Hommage; Jean-Jacques Lefrère; Tribute.
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