EMERGING DONOR PATTERN AT WESTERN INDIA: EARLY TRENDS AND PROFILE INSIGHTS FROM INITIAL YEAR OF DONATION ACTIVITY

Background- Blood Transfusion Services (BTS) are a vital component of the modern health care system, without which efficient medical care is impossible. BTS play a central role in ensuring the availability of a safe, adequate, and timely supply of blood and blood products for patients in need. Aims and Objective-The aim of this study was to document the current rate and reasons for donor deferral in our tertiary care centres blood center over a defined period, and to understand how these patterns can inform strategies to improve donation and retention. Methodology- This retrospective record based study was carried out for whole blood donors at blood Center of AIIMS Rajkot.