Publication: Blood Services in Central Asian Health Systems : A Clear and Present Danger of Spreading HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases
Date
2008-05
ISSN
Published
2008-05
Author(s)
Marquez, Patricio V
Abstract
The report discusses inter-related parts
of blood transfusions systems, and presents an overview of
the parts that need to be strengthened in Central Asia.
Numerous parts are in serious need of organizational
restructuring, new investment and increased budgetary
support for operation and maintenance. This report sets them
out such that each can be addressed in turn and some
simultaneously. The report also discusses the health threat
posed by alarmingly low levels of blood supplies, fostered
by a culture that places little value on donating blood,
public fear of being infected by giving blood, and the near
absence of donor promotion campaigns.
Citation
“Marquez, Patricio V. 2008. Blood Services in Central Asian Health Systems : A Clear and Present Danger of Spreading HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases. HNP discussion paper series;. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/86e30155-8122-5602-ae68-ef7732a45ea8 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”