Topic: Blood Supply Safety
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Amelia Wittig
School: Saline High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Pakistan position papers GLIMUN 2010 committees
Pakistan notably recognizes that when it comes to blood transfusion safety, there are always areas that can be improved upon and that they have a long way to go for their program to be satisfactory. Pakistan’s main obstacles in this endeavor include first and foremost the need for adequate donation of blood. Most of the blood banks in Pakistan are run by private sectors, but even these struggle with proper storage and transportation of the blood. The government of Pakistan has recognized the need for proper recruitment and record keeping in both private and public sectors. Currently, 90% of the donations are for specific individuals and were donated by relatives. In addition to this, they recognize the need for proper screening and have been providing screening kits for HIV and Hepatitis B since 1995 and began kits for Hepatitis C in 2003. In their National Blood Policy & Framework for 2008-2012, Pakistan has set goals to provide the most up to date screening technology across all parts of the country. In addition to this they set goals to establish proper storage facilities and transportation methods, which are outlined in the Framework.
Pakistan would like to see new technology implemented for minimum risk, as well as the establishment of proper storage and screening. Pakistan has also set to rationalize the use of blood component therapy to it’s fullest potential. In addition to setting these regulations for themselves, Pakistan launched the National Blood Transfusion Project with the German Government. This is aimed at supplying safe blood for the entire population, especially the more vulnerable sections of their people.
