MoHFW National Guidance to Blood Transfusion Services in India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released Second Interim National Guidance to Blood Transfusion Services in India in light of Covid-19 pandemic. These guidelines includes following points:
- Exclusion criteria for donors to maintain blood safety, infection control measures etc.
- Criteria for post donors care
- Recommendation on testing of blood and blood components for COVID-19, pathogen reduction technologies etc.
- Incorporation of the guidance issued by NBTC to state blood transfusion councils for promotion of voluntary blood donation to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on blood collection.
- Incorporation of communications from ministry of home affairs for promotion of voluntary blood operation.
- Guidance to maintain bloodstock at blood centre in accordance to the blood requirement of the region.
- Collection of convalescent plasma
- Information on MoHFW helpline and tollfree number for COVID-19
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