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Maharashtra Cracks Down on Blood Banking Profiteering
1 Feb
Summary
- Blood banks are warned against excess blood collection for profit.
- Bulk transfers of blood components outside the state are prohibited.
- Licenses may be cancelled for violating state transfusion council guidelines.
The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) in Maharashtra has issued a strict directive against blood banks involved in profit-driven practices. Officials stated that centers deliberately collecting excess blood and transferring it in bulk, especially packed red blood cells, to other states or plasma companies will face severe consequences.
Assistant Director Dr. Purushottam Puri emphasized that any blood center found violating SBTC guidelines and engaging in such practices will face strict action. Recommendations will be made to the Food and Drug Administration for license cancellation, preventing profiteering.
The warning precedes planned blood donation camps for occasions like Shiv Jayanti and Mahashivratri. While these camps are crucial for maintaining supply, some centers have been exploiting them for commercial gain, leading to profiteering and depleting local resources.
Dr. Nisha Teli of Pune District Blood Bank confirmed that private centers are instructed to collect only required quantities. Excess stock should be shared with nearby government blood banks to uphold the spirit of voluntary donation and prioritize local patient needs.
