Blood banks

The news that over 70 percent of blood banks in Punjab are running without registration and without pathologists is really alarming and shows negligence on the part of the concerned authorities. As per law, registration is mandatory for any blood bank or lab and even medical equipments are also required to be registered with the Drug Regulation Authority of Pakistan’s technical board. However, most of them are un registered.

Since healthcare of masses is among the top priorities of government, the government must pay attention to this serious issue on urgent basis. It is hoped that the Punjab government will take notice of this at the earliest so that matters of health are run in a smooth and safe manner.

Saqib Ali

Lahore