India has officially released its first-ever national guidelines for animal blood transfusion and blood banks, set to bring major scientific, ethical, and operational advances to veterinary care across the country.Landmark Guidelines for Veterinary Blood Banks The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry
Medical professionals, public health advocates, and patient representatives have called for the Indian government to mandate Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) at all blood banks nationwide, highlighting the urgent need to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs).At a roundtable titled “Ensuring Safe Blood for All: Strengthening Blood Safety
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant - Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruDonating blood is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to help save lives. Just one unit of blood can help multiple patients in need—whether it’s a
