Nigeria open to new technologies in medicine – NBSC

The Acting Director General of the National Blood Service Commission, Dr. Omale Amedu, said on Friday that Nigeria was open to new technologies in blood medicine.

The commission is responsible for regulating, coordinating and providing safe, adequate and quality blood and blood products for transfusion in a cost effective manner to all who may need them in Nigeria , with a focus on voluntary non-remunerated blood donation to save lives across the country.

Amedu spoke when the international ambassador for the American Association of Blood Banks, Dr. Gajendran Sivakumar, visited the commission, according to a statement from the head of media and the advertising commission, Abdullahi Haruna.

The statement stated that Sivakumar's mission is to accelerate access to quality management system implementation and the development of technical capabilities that meet global standards for blood practices .

The statement adds, "In the coming days, the AABB will work out the modalities of joining forces with the NBSC to achieve the implementation of the Quality Management System in Nigeria through technical advice and resource support.

"Nigeria is open to new technologies in blood medicine as the commission is rooted in the production of blood components for use by patients and other research endeavours."

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