A group of regional experts in blood transfusion met in 2014 upon invitation of WHO-EMRO, and the outcome of their studies is to be presented to directors of blood transfusion organizations in Eastern Mediterranean area for approval in May 2016 to be approved by health ministers of regional countries in October 2016.
Considering successful experience of Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization in drafting national strategy and following the visit of WHO blood safety representative in the region, the IBTO was invited to have an active role in compiling the document and its experts were invited to deliver speech and participate in regional consultant meetings.
Already, WHO representative in Eastern Mediterranean region had declared Iran as the best choice for hosting world day of blood donors in the region for year 2018.
WHO declared year 2020 as year of blood donation in 100 percent voluntarily, but Iran has achieved this success six years ago.
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Tehran, March 5, IRNA – Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) gives advice to Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
