blood transfusion news

Updated on Apr 08, 2026 09:53 pm IST

FIR lodged in HIV blood transfusion case in Chaibasa

ranchi news

Published on Feb 07, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Five children contract HIV after transfusions in MP hospital; three staff suspended

The blood bank in charge of Satna district hospital, Devendra Patel, and two lab technicians, Ram Bhai Tripathi and Nandlal Pandey, have been suspended, officials said (Representative photo)

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 09:00 am IST

Bikaner hosp probes alleged wrong blood transfusion after cancer patient’s condition worsens

The patient, Bhanwari Devi, was admitted to the Acharya Tulsi cancer wing of Prince Bijay Singh Memorial (PBM) Hospital with severe anaemia. (Representative photo)

Published on Dec 18, 2025 06:31 pm IST

Thalassemia patients’ groups urge got to urgently pass blood transfusion Bill

Published on Dec 18, 2025 05:34 am IST

6 thalassemic kids test HIV+ in Jharkhand after getting ‘infected’ blood

Thalasssemia is a genetic condition in which a person can be chronically low on oxygen-carrying hemoglobin, which makes regular transfusions necessary for most.

Updated on Oct 27, 2025 06:38 am IST

Create immunohematology and blood transfusion depts in all govt medical colleges : HC tells Himachal

The high court bench of justice Sandeep Sharma issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by Dr Richa Gupta of Dr YS Parmar Government Medical College, Nahan, seeking creation of post for assistant professor in the immunohematology department and blood transfusion under the pathology department in all the medical colleges in the state. (iStock)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:00 am IST

Maharashtra to implement ‘No shortage, no wastage’ policy for blood management

Abitkar also instructed officials to prepare new guidelines for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) to organisations looking to set up blood banks in the state. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

pune news

Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:18 am IST

Noida: Mad dash to admit sick child ends in death of 5 of family in accident

The exact reason for the accident remains unascertained as all five occupants— Hari Mohan’s cousin Aman Singh, 27, Aman Singh’s father Devi Singh, 60, mother Rajkumari Singh, 50, and two aunts Vimlesh Singh, 40, and Kamlesh Singh, 40 -- died in the crash. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

noida news

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:40 am IST

SC rejects govt’s plea on order to pay HIV+ veteran ₹1.5 crore

Supreme Court of India (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 12, 2024 06:04 am IST

Two nurses at Aundh district hospital suspended for wrong blood transfusion

Two patients Dattu Sonaji Sonawane (58), and Dagdu Kamble(73) admitted at ward number 204 of ADH were administered the wrong blood type. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Mar 27, 2024 09:57 pm IST

Blood banks asked to install sterile connecting devices to avoid wastage

Officials said that a whole blood bag of 350 ml is issued to paediatric patients but at a time, they require transfusion of blood in small quantities of around 50 to 100 ml. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Jan 04, 2024 10:45 pm IST

Yavatmal man with rare blood group system donates his own blood for open-heart surgery

mumbai news

Updated on Oct 28, 2023 08:18 am IST

Thalassemia patients at receiving end of blood scarcity at main Patna hospital

PMCH has put up a notice asking attendants to get transfusions at their respective district hospitals. (HT Photo)

patna news

Updated on May 10, 2023 01:38 pm IST

World Thalassaemia Day 2023: Date, history, significance, theme

Published on May 07, 2023 01:58 pm IST

Thalassemia: Expert insights on types, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Published on May 16, 2022 12:44 pm IST

Higher red blood cell transfusions level might be risky for premature babies

Higher red blood cell transfusions level may cause high risk to premature babies

Updated on Jan 01, 2021 10:28 am IST

Study suggests higher red cell transfusion threshold offers no advantage for treating preterm infants

Very low birth weight infants often need blood transfusions to survive.

science

Published on Dec 31, 2020 06:07 pm IST

Health centres directed to remain open, beds added at private hospitals for Covid patients

For the treatment of Covid-19 patients, Delhi government has started two more paid isolation facilities at private hospitals in the city, adding 220 beds for Covid-19 patients

delhi news

Updated on May 01, 2020 02:54 am IST

For PGI, another Herculean task: Soliciting blood donors

Volunteers donating blood at PGIMER’s blood donation centre.

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 12, 2020 11:14 am IST

Covid-19: Blood transfusion from those who have recovered may help

The basis for convalescent plasma therapy is simple: plasma – a component of the blood – from a recovered patient carries the specific antibodies that can neutralise the Sars-Cov-2 virus.

Updated on Apr 08, 2020 05:25 am IST

140 addicts test positive for Hepatitis C: Patiala health dept

The state government is providing free treatment under the Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund since June 6, 2016.

chandigarh news

Published on Sept 30, 2019 11:29 pm IST

World Thalassaemia Day: Screening all pregnant women is a must

There are around 2,200 people living with thalassaemia in Delhi and over one lakh in the country.

Updated on May 08, 2019 02:01 pm IST

‘Mumbai is facing severe blood shortage’:founder of Think Foundation

At least 25,000 donors are needed every month to meet the city’s blood requirement.

Updated on May 02, 2019 02:44 pm IST

Stem cell registry to help fight blood disorders

A medical professional draws blood from a patient to be tested. Image for representation.

Updated on Feb 26, 2019 11:35 pm IST

Another woman alleges she tested HIV+ after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu hospital

In yet another case of alleged medical negligence in Tamil Nadu, a woman has claimed that she contracted the HIV virus following blood transfusion at a government hospital where she underwent treatment for low haemoglobin during her pregnancy.

Updated on Dec 28, 2018 08:35 pm IST

Pregnant woman tests HIV+ from tainted blood, donor attempts suicide

A 24-year-old pregnant woman contracted HIV allegedly after being transfused contaminated blood supplied by a blood bank which failed to conduct proper screening for the virus, prompting the Tamil Nadu government to order examination of stocks in the state’s blood banks.

Updated on Dec 27, 2018 11:16 pm IST

The pool was my sanctuary where HIV didn’t exist: Olympic legend Greg Louganis

Four-time Olympic gold medalist and the world’s greatest diver, Greg Louganis the International event ambassador of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon during a press conference in Kolkata, India, on Thursday, December 13, 2018.