National Blood Transfusion Policy in Libya:challenges and opportunity.

Dr. Abdulmonem Alserraj MSc, MD.

Head of National Blood Transfusion committee.

Libya

Background

Area 1.7 million km2

Population 6 millionGDP 80 Billion $

Population distribution

Challenges for blood transfusion service in Libya

Decentralization Lack of finance Lack of infrastructure Lack of manpower

3 Central blood bank

87 Hospital blood bank

Decentralization

Lack of finance

134%

25073%

6017%

206%

Medical Doctor

Technician

Nurse

Adminsterator

n = 343

Health care workers in BTS in Tripoli area (2012)

Blood banks staff had training during their career

Review and Improve

Do we have National Blood Policy, Guidelines

and Legislation? NO National Blood Policy NO guidelines NO specific Legislation for blood transfusion.

National Blood Transfusion Committee

EU collaboration

2012

Ministry of Health

National blood transfusion committee

01/ 01/ 2012

Libya National Blood Policy

Conclusion

Formulation and subsequent implementation of the National Blood Policy is the first step towards improving blood supply and safety in Libya.