Maharashtra Plans Major Overhaul To Boost Rural Blood Banks And Enforce Stricter Safety Measures

The Maharashtra government has announced a comprehensive initiative to expand blood bank facilities in rural areas and introduce stricter blood collection guidelines alongside mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) to ensure safer blood transfusions. This move aims to address the chronic shortage and safety concerns in rural districts like Nandurbar, where access to timely blood remains a challenge.

 

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These critical changes are expected to narrow healthcare disparities and increase the availability of safe blood in rural Maharashtra, reflecting a pivotal step in the state’s healthcare infrastructure upgrade.

 

Source: Free Press Journal