NEW DELHI : The Union health ministry has asked states to ensure the smooth conduct of blood donations amid the ongoing lockdown, in a relief for cancer and blood disorder patients whose treatments were in danger of getting disrupted.
The ministry’s National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) has issued interim guidelines in this respect so that such patients get sufficient attention amid the ongoing fight against covid-19.
Compliance with social distancing norms and fear of infections have led to the cancellation of several blood donation camps and lower turnout at operating camps.
NBTC director Dr Shobini Rajan said blood banks depend on donations from healthy individuals and it is essential that supplies of safe blood continues to be