Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors
Summary
The Nepal Red Cross Society reports increased blood demand in Jhapa alongside HIV detection in 29 donors over five years, emphasizing the importance of safe blood transfusion screening.
Key Points
- The Nepal Red Cross Society detected HIV infection in 29 blood donors in Jhapa over the past five fiscal years.
- Blood samples are routinely screened for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis before transfusion.
- Demand for blood is rising due to increased patients with cancer, kidney disease, anemia, and other serious illnesses.
- Blood shortages often occur during monsoon seasons and peak agricultural periods due to declined donation programmes.
