Blood Bank News
Haemorrhaging blood banks force government to step in
Individuals are not at risk of contracting the virus through the blood donation process, the govt clarifiesCompliance with social distancing norms and fear of infections have led to the cancellation of blood donation camps and lower turnout at operating camps, leaving blood banks in the lurch
2 min read7 Apr 2020Most govt blood banks don’t comply with best healthcare standards: report
According to the NACO report, only around 55% of blood banks had a valid and current licence, 68% had applied for renewal, which was still pending
2 min read27 Oct 2017News in Numbers | Indian Railways aims to earn Rs10,000 crore through digital screen ads
In other news, Niti Aayog estimates GDP to be Rs469 trillion by 2030
3 min read24 Apr 2017Direct donor-patient blood transfusion to be legalized
At present, the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules (1945) authorize collection of blood only by licensed blood banks
2 min read16 Jan 2014Cord blood banking: FAQs
Cord blood banking is also a one-time opportunity to help your own family
1 min read3 Dec 2013Setback for India’s blood safety programme
In major setback to India’s blood safety programme, government blood banks across the country have run out of stocks of HIV, Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C diagnostic kits. Mint’s Vidya Krishnan has more
14 Nov 2013Govt blood banks won’t be able to guarantee safety for next 90 days
Government-run blood banks run out of stocks of HIV, Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C diagnostic kits
3 min read14 Nov 2013A guide to good blood: the truth about transfusions
A guide to good blood: the truth about transfusions
6 min read24 Feb 2009Centre proposes Rs800 cr cancer institute in Chennai
Centre proposes Rs800 cr cancer institute in Chennai
1 min read3 Nov 2008Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared