An Overview on Haemovigilance Programme of India

Authors: Satyajeet S*, Ruchi R, Rayaz B, Akash C and Akanksha B

DOI: 10.23880/apct-16000183

Volume 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Blood transfusion plays a vital role in the improvement of health and saves many lives. Haemovigilance system is the programme which ensures the transfusion safety by monitoring every step of transfusion process from donor to recipient. The ultimate object of haemovigilance system is improving the quality and safety of transfusion therapy. This article briefly describes about the haemovigilance programme of India.

Keywords: Transfusion Safety; Haemovigilance; Haemovigilance in India

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