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Blood transfusion safety flier

This WHO brochure explains the necessity for blood safety in transfusion. It examines the problems of lacking safety procedures, the cost of unsafe blood, blood safety and the WHO strategy for ensuring safe blood transfusions. (WHO) More info >>

Prevention of health care associated HIV infection flier

This brochure outlines the methods that the WHO has implemented to work towards safe health care practices. (WHO) More info >>

Aide-memoire on blood safety for national blood programs

This information sheet defines the key elements for maintaining safe blood transfusion. (WHO: 2002) More info >>


 

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