Regional Blood Center, Islamabad.

11/01/2024

The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) stands as a collaborative global initiative aimed at fostering robust and resilient public health systems. Its overarching goal is to equip nations to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats worldwide. Over 70 countries, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector entities, including Pakistan, have united under the GHSA framework. Together, they are dedicated to realizing a shared vision: a world that is both safe and secure, free from the global health threats posed by infectious diseases.

RBC Islamabad actively engaged in the Global Health Security Summit (GHSS), where fruitful discussions unfolded. The summit provided a platform for RBC Islamabad to explore areas of mutual cooperation with stakeholders from the Ministry of Health and international delegations. This collaboration signifies a commitment to collective efforts, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships in the pursuit of global health security. Through such initiatives, the global community strives to build a collective defense against infectious diseases, fostering a safer and more secure world for all.

02/01/2024

RBC Islamabad organized a one-day visit of Abasyn University Students, aimed to familiarize students with the latest developments and advancements in the field.

Team RBC Islamabad provided students with an immersive experience, offering valuable insights into the safe and efficient ex*****on of critical blood banking procedures.

The students were briefed about the various aspects, including blood collection, serology, processing, storage, and dispatch.

11/12/2023

25/11/2023

The team Regional Blood Centre Islamabad was honoured to welcome Dr. Quentin, President International Society of Blood Transfusion along with Dr. Quaid Saeed CEO Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority and Dr. Ayesha Haematologist at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad.

The Honourable guest was recieved by the worthy Project Director Dr. Hussain Ali. Dr. Aamna Latif In-charge Regional Blood Centre Islamabad briefed the guests about the facility, screening methodologies, operational capacity and distribution of screened blood components to public sector HBBs of Islamabad region.

The delegation expressed great satisfaction over the state of the art facility. At last, shield of honour was presented to Dr. Quentin by the worthy Project Director, Dr. Hussain Ali.

15/11/2023

We're extremely excited to share our participation in the ''Transfusion 2023 - Revitalizing Blood Banking in Pakistan''. The conference aimed to celebrate the German Support for Blood Safety Reforms in Pakistan and featured National and International experts from across the globe.

15/11/2023

RBC Islamabad attended a thought-provoking and informative session on the essentials of voluntary blood donation, co-organized by Indus Hospital and International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT). The session aimed to improve the number of voluntary blood donation in Pakistan, and how to work effectively towards more robust donor retention programs.

02/11/2023

RBC Islamabad organized a donor appreciation certificate ceremony at Abasyn University, Islamabad to acknowledge the student's participation in the recent one-day visit to RBC and encourage their spirit of being a voluntary blood donor.

30/10/2023

RBC Islamabad organised a one-day visit for MLT and AHS students to provide them with a comprehensive insight into the rapidly growing field of blood banking and transfusion medicine & help them learn more about the new in-field developments and advancements.

Visit to the blood center enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of how the critical procedures of blood banking are carried out safely and effectively.

Students were given insights into the blood collection, serology, processing, storage and dispatch of blood.

14/10/2023

RBC Islamabad received Dr. Farwa Sijjeel (In-charge PIMS Blood Bank) along with students of Federal Medical College.

Dr. Amna Latif (In-charge RBC Islamabad) briefed the students about the critical blood banking procedures being carried out safely and effectively. Students were given insights into the blood collection, serology, processing, storage and dispatch of blood.

Students from FMC also donated blood and played their role in promoting voluntary blood donation.

RBC Islamabad will continue to strive hard for capacity building and training of skilled professionals in blood banking.