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Blood safety in developing countries

W N Gibbs1, P Corcoran

  • 1Unit of Health Laboratory Technology and Blood Safety, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

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|January 1, 1994
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Blood safety in developing nations remains a challenge, with low screening rates for infectious diseases and insufficient blood supplies. Improving blood transfusion services requires addressing donor recruitment and quality assurance.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • Blood transfusion services in developing countries face persistent challenges impacting patient safety and care.
  • Global efforts are underway to monitor and improve the status of blood transfusion services worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify critical problems within blood safety practices in developing countries.
  • To formulate actionable solutions for enhancing blood transfusion services globally.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted to gather data on blood safety practices.
  • Analysis focused on screening, supply, donor systems, and quality assurance in developing and least developed countries.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and controlBlood DonorsBlood SupplyDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEquipment And SuppliesExaminations And DiagnosesGovernment Sponsored ProgramsHepatitis--prevention and controlHiv Infections--prevention and controlInfectionsInternational AgenciesOrganization And AdministrationOrganizationsProgramsReproductive Tract InfectionsResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSampling StudiesScreeningSexually Transmitted DiseasesStudiesSurveysSyphilis--prevention and controlUnViral DiseasesWho

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  • Low rates of screening for human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), hepatitis B, and syphilis persist.
  • Blood supply is often insufficient, with reliance on replacement and paid donors.
  • Inadequate quality assurance and high discard rates are significant weaknesses.

Conclusions:

  • Substantial improvements are needed in infectious disease screening and blood supply adequacy.
  • Reforming donor recruitment strategies and strengthening quality assurance are crucial for safer blood transfusions.