Blood Services in Central Asian Health Systems : A Clear and Present Danger of Spreading HIV/AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases

Marquez, Patricio V

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME;    AGED;    AIDS EPIDEMIC;    AIDS RELIEF;    ALCOHOL ABUSE;   

RP-ID  :  44075

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

The report discusses inter-related partsof blood transfusions systems, and presents an overview ofthe parts that need to be strengthened in Central Asia.Numerous parts are in serious need of organizationalrestructuring, new investment and increased budgetarysupport for operation and maintenance. This report sets themout such that each can be addressed in turn and somesimultaneously. The report also discusses the health threatposed by alarmingly low levels of blood supplies, fosteredby a culture that places little value on donating blood,public fear of being infected by giving blood, and the nearabsence of donor promotion campaigns.