Transfusion medicine research center

Abstract

The scarcity of blood in the country remains a big question in our Indian society. Unlike western countries, voluntary blood donations in the country reflect abysmal figures. Some modern blood banks in the country have ascended and have come a long way in completing this gap and improving the awareness and importance of voluntary blood donations. One such case is that of India’s largest modern blood bank, Prathama Blood Centre of Ahmedabad. They have the biggest facility in the country with the latest technology which supports in componentalisation of blood into different parts which are used in various indications. The bank is against auxiliary during blood distribution unlike the status of other blood banks or allied organizations. Prathama is also the first bank to introduce the concept of public marketing in blood banking in the country. Overall, it is appealed that their activities are worthy as they are doing a great service to the society. Those who organize and distribute blood for the needy are doing a commendable job. They are doing for a noble cause.