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Hemovigilance program-India

Akanksha Bisht1, Surinder Singh, Neelam Marwaha

  • 1Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Ghaziabad, India.

Asian Journal of Transfusion Science
|April 6, 2013
PubMed

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India launched a national hemovigilance program on December 10, 2012, to monitor blood transfusion adverse reactions and ensure patient safety. This initiative, coordinated by the National Institute of Biologicals, aims for nationwide coverage by 2016.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Medical Safety

Background:

  • Blood transfusion services require robust monitoring systems to ensure patient safety.
  • Adverse reactions to blood products can pose significant public health risks.
  • India lacked a centralized system for hemovigilance prior to 2012.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a centralized hemovigilance program in India.
  • To monitor and report adverse reactions associated with blood transfusion and administration of blood products.
  • To promote patient safety and public health through improved blood product safety.

Main Methods:

  • Launch of a national hemovigilance program on December 10, 2012.
  • Inclusion of 60 medical colleges in the initial phase.
  • Integration with the Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI).

Main Results:

  • A structured program for monitoring adverse reactions was established.
  • The National Institute of Biologicals (NIB) designated as the National Coordinating Centre.
  • Phased rollout aiming for enrollment of all medical colleges by 2016.

Conclusions:

  • The establishment of a centralized hemovigilance program is crucial for patient safety in India.
  • The program aims to create a global knowledge platform for hemovigilance at NIB.
  • Nationwide implementation will enhance the safety and efficacy of blood transfusion services.

Keywords:
HemovigilanceIndiaMedical collegesTransfusion Reaction Reporting Form

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