07Mar 2025 by admin

Educational Session on Sensitivity & Specificity – 11 February 2025

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An insightful educational session on Sensitivity and Specificity was conducted on 11 February 2025, aimed at enhancing the diagnostic understanding and technical proficiency of Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and Medical Officers. The session focused on the critical role these concepts play in ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in blood transfusion practices.We were honoured to have Mr. Kazem M. ElJarkas, EMEAP Transfusion Application Specialist, as the special invitee and keynote speaker. His in-depth expertise and practical insights into the application of Abbott systems added immense value to the session. Participants gained a deeper understanding of test performance metrics and how the correct application of sensitivity and specificity principles directly impacts patient safety and clinical outcomes.This initiative reflects our continued commitment to upskilling healthcare professionals and strengthening transfusion practices through education and advanced…
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17Oct 2024 by admin

Join Praana : Save Lives by Becoming a Stem Cell Donor

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The Sri Lanka Stem Cell Donor Registry (SLSCDR), initiated by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) under the Ministry of Health, is a nationwide effort to recruit potential stem cell donors. Launched during World Blood Donor Day on July 14th, 2024, the registry has since recruited donors both online and through NBTS's blood donation campaigns.  On October 13th, 2024, SLSCDR was rebranded as Praana in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Transfusion Physicians and Manusath Derena to increase awareness and expand donor recruitment island-wide. This initiative provides a life-saving opportunity for patients with blood disorders and cancers in need of stem cell transplants. To learn more or to become a stem cell donor,Web : www.praana.lkTel : +94 112 369 968Email: slscdregistry@gmail.comAddress : Sri Lanka Stem Cell Donor Registry (SLSCDR),National…
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16Jul 2024 by admin

World Blood Donor Day 2024

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The WHO World Blood Donor Day campaign theme for 2024 is “20 Years of Celebrating Giving, Thank You Blood Donors!”. The campaign theme of NBTS Sri Lanka for this year’s World Blood Donor Day is, “Walk in to save lives”, with the aim of increasing the in-house donations, improving safety of blood donors and quality of blood & blood products.The idea is to focus on the contribution an individual donor can make to improve health for others in the community. Blood donations are needed all over the world to ensure individuals and communities have access to safe and quality-assured blood and blood products in both normal and emergency situations. Through the campaign, we call on more people all over the country to become life-savers by volunteering to donate blood regularly…
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15Jun 2023 by admin

Consultative Workshop Organized for Maldivian Blood Service Team

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WHO supported the participation of four members representing National Blood Council Maldives in a study tour on National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) in Sri Lanka. The study tour provided an opportunity for participants to observe and understand how the National Blood Transfusion Service is established. Also how we achieved exclusive 100% voluntary blood donations. This visit provided a platform for the experts of the two countries to share experiences as Maldives plans to establish a nationally coordinated blood transfusion service in the near future.The NBTS is designated as a WHO Collaborating Center for Blood Transfusion Services. During the study tour, participants were able to learn more about the system for voluntary blood donor recruitment, retention and how safe blood and blood products were provided across the country. The participants were also…
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24Mar 2023 by admin

Transmed Project – Kick-off Meeting

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Kick-off meeting of the Transmed Project held in National Blood Centre at Narahenpita from 20/03/2023 to 22/03/2023. Members from all consortium organizations participated in this meeting.The inaugural session of Kick-off meeting at National Blood Transfusion Service - Sri Lanka commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by the consortium members. Mr. S. Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, Secretary, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. During the kick-off meeting all the partners Refocus, Reshape and Redefine their roles and goals in the implementation of the TRANSMED project.
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