National Blood Transfusion Policy in Libya: challenges and opportunity. Dr. Abdulmonem Alserraj MSc, MD. Head of National Blood Transfusion committee. Libya Dr. Abdulmonem Alserraj MSc, MD. Head of National Blood Transfusion committee. Libya

Background

Population distribution

Challenges for blood transfusion service in Libya  Decentralization  Lack of finance  Lack of infrastructure  Lack of manpower

Decentralization

Lack of finance

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

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