Kuwait Central Blood Bank
Kuwait Central Blood Bank is the primary blood bank in Kuwait. It is responsible for the collection, testing, processing, and distribution of blood and blood products across the country. The Kuwait Central Blood Bank is a crucial part of the healthcare system in Kuwait, providing life-saving blood to hospitals and clinics throughout the nation.
History[edit | edit source]
The Kuwait Central Blood Bank was established in 1965, making it one of the oldest blood banks in the Middle East. It was founded with the aim of providing a safe and reliable supply of blood to the healthcare facilities in Kuwait.
Services[edit | edit source]
The Kuwait Central Blood Bank offers a range of services including blood donation, blood testing, and blood transfusion. It also provides educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and the safety of the blood supply.
Blood Donation[edit | edit source]
The Kuwait Central Blood Bank relies on voluntary blood donors to maintain a sufficient supply of blood. It operates a number of mobile blood donation units, in addition to its main facility, to make it easier for people to donate blood.
Blood Testing[edit | edit source]
All blood collected by the Kuwait Central Blood Bank is tested to ensure it is safe for transfusion. This includes testing for infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis.
Blood Transfusion[edit | edit source]
The Kuwait Central Blood Bank supplies blood and blood products to hospitals and clinics for blood transfusion purposes. This includes whole blood, as well as blood components such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
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