Govt Agrees to Transfer Blood From One Bank to Another

The Union Health Ministry allows transfer of blood from one blood bank to another, a move that will help the […]

Blood bank network to be digitised, says Health Minister

Government will explore the possibility of establishing a mechanism where people can check online the availability of required blood groups […]

Only 2 percent more Indian blood donors will address shortage

Despite being a country with a population of 1.2 billion, India faces a blood shortage of 3 million units. The problem […]

ICT Is Useful in Blood Banks

Dr Gautam Wankhede, Director-Medical Affairs, Alliance Transfusion Pvt Ltd shares his insight on the upcoming trend of blood banking sector […]

Technology Comes Handy in Managing Blood Banks

Karthik Tirupathi, CEO, Napier Healthcare Solutions feels collaboration and interoperability are key considerations for safe and efficient management of blood banking To […]

Build security, end blood scarcity : Dr Rajesh Gopal, Managing Director, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society

[This article was published in the October 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Well-coordinated chains of mother banks and storage centres, supported by NGOs and altruistic donors, is the way to go

Global Med Technologies Inc. Recieves FDA Clearance for ElDorado Donor(TM)

Global Med Technologies Inc., an international e-Health, medical information technology company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for ElDorado Donor(TM) a new blood management product produced by its Wyndgate Technologies(R) division (“Wyndgate”).

Donated blood could cost up to 70% more if Govt approves plan

India is considering a proposal to hike costs of obtaining blood via tranfusion by up to 70% as part of a plan to revise service charges to help pay for more advanced testing and storage of blood.

India to set up world class blood banks in 600 districts

The Government of India has announced that it would set up state of the art blood banks in 600 districts across the country and a model blood bank in all the states within next two to three years.