List of blood donation agencies

List of Blood Donation Agencies

Blood donation agencies are crucial components of the healthcare system, providing a vital link between voluntary blood donors and those in need of blood and blood products. These organizations are responsible for the collection, testing, processing, and distribution of blood and blood products. This article provides an overview of some of the major blood donation agencies around the world.

Global Organizations

• World Health Organization (WHO) - While not a blood donation agency per se, WHO plays a significant role in setting global standards for blood safety and transfusion services.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - The IFRC supports national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in improving blood donation services and promoting voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation.

North America

United States

• American Red Cross - One of the largest blood donation organizations in the U.S., responsible for supplying about 40% of the nation's blood supply.
• America's Blood Centers - A network of non-profit community blood centers across the U.S. and Canada.

Canada

• Canadian Blood Services - The national blood authority in Canada, responsible for the blood supply in all provinces and territories except Quebec.
• Héma-Québec - Responsible for the blood supply in Quebec and provides blood and blood products to the province.

Europe

• National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) - In the United Kingdom, responsible for the blood supply in England and North Wales.
• Établissement Français du Sang (EFS) - The national blood service in France, overseeing blood donation and distribution.

Asia

• Indian Red Cross Society - Manages a significant portion of blood donation activities across India.
• Japan Red Cross Society - Responsible for blood donation and supply throughout Japan.

Oceania

• Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - Manages blood donation and distribution across Australia.
• New Zealand Blood Service - Responsible for the national blood service in New Zealand.

Africa

• South African National Blood Service (SANBS) - Provides blood and blood products across South Africa.
• Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service - Oversees blood donation and supply in Kenya.

South America

• Brazilian Red Cross - Manages blood donation efforts in Brazil.

See Also

• Blood donation
• Blood transfusion
• World Blood Donor Day