MoHFW National Guidance to Blood Transfusion Services in India - Summary
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) has issued the Second Interim National Guidance to Blood Transfusion Services in India, considering the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. These important guidelines ensure the safety and well-being of both blood donors and recipients during this challenging time.
Key Points in the Guidance
The guidelines contain several crucial points:
- Exclusion criteria for donors to maintain blood safety and implement effective infection control measures.
- Criteria for caring after blood donation.
- Recommendations for testing blood and blood components for COVID-19, including pathogen reduction technologies.
- Integration of guidance issued by the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) to state blood transfusion councils to boost voluntary blood donation and lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood collection.
- Incorporation of communications from the Ministry of Home Affairs to promote voluntary blood operations.
- Guidance to maintain adequate blood stock in blood centers according to regional blood demand.
- Collection of convalescent plasma for treating patients.
- Information on the MoHFW helpline and toll-free number for COVID-19 inquiries.
Accessing the Guidance Document
You can easily download the MoHFW National Guidance to Blood Transfusion Services in India in PDF format from the official website, or check it online using the direct link provided below. This document is essential for anyone involved in blood donation and transfusion services during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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