1. 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

2. Background

3. Population distribution

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

5. Decentralization

6. Lack of finance

7. Health care workers in BTS in Tripoli area (2012)

8. Blood banks staff had training during their career

9. Review and Improve

10. Do we have National Blood Policy, Guidelines and Legislation?  NO National Blood Policy  NO guidelines  NO specific Legislation for blood transfusion.

13. National Blood Transfusion Committee

14. EU collaboration

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