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WORKSHOP REPORT

Islamabad, February 18-19, 2014

Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination

Government of Pakistan

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© IBTA, 2014

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1

2. WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS ...................................................................................... 2

3. ANNEXES ...................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Workshop Agenda .................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Group Photograph .................................................................................................. 5

3.3 List of Participants................................................................................................... 6

3.4 Workshop Photographs ........................................................................................ 12

3.5 Press Cuttings ...................................................................................................... 13

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1. INTRODUCTION

The federal and provincial Blood Transfusion Authorities (BTAs) are responsible for the

implementation of the Blood Safety Laws. Regulation of the Blood Banks by the BTAs help

ensure the smooth functioning of the system and adherence to national blood safety policies,

strategies, goals and objectives. The functions of the BTAs include registration, inspection,

licensing, haemovigilance, developing bylaws and regulations, and data management. The

BTAs thus perform a steering role to guide the overall development of the Blood Transfusion

Services and regulates the transfusion system on the internationally accepted blood transfusion

system models.

The BTA for Islamabad was established in 2005, through the ICT Blood Safety Ordinance

promulgated in 2002. Following the devolution of the Ministry of Health in 2011, the IBTA was

revived by the Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination in October

2013 and Prof. Hasan Abbas Zaheer given the additional charge of Chairman IBTA. With the

reactivation of the IBTA, the blood safety standards and the capacity of the sector in the ICT will

improve. The IBTA will conduct inspections of the blood bank next month and issue licenses to

the successful blood banks. After that only the licensed blood banks will be allowed to operate

and the unregistered and unlicensed blood banks will be closed down. The transfusion needs of

the residents of ICT will henceforth be covered by the IBTA regulated blood banks only. And the

blood banks functioning without proper facilities, experts or equipment and endangering the

lives of the patients will become illegal and will have to close down.

The Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority (IBTA) organized an Inspection Preparatory

Workshop for Registration and Licensing of the Blood Banks in Islamabad on February 18-19,

2014. The objective of the workshop was detailed briefing on all aspects of the functioning of the

blood banks in the light of the regulatory framework to equip the participants to prepare

themselves for the forthcoming licensing inspections by the IBTA. Standardized presentations

for the workshop were developed by IBTA and presented by eminent haematologists and

transfusion medicine experts. It is planned that similar workshops will be organized in the

provinces in coordination with the respective provincial authorities so that uniform standard of

regulation of the sector is observed throughout the country.

We appreciate the efforts of IBTA team for conducting this workshop in a professional manner.

Prof. Hasan Abbas Zaheer

Chairman

Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination

Government of Pakistan.

Ph: 0092 51 926 33 86

Fax: 0092 51 926 3238

Email: info@ibta.gov.pk

URL: www.ibta.gov.pk

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2. WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS

The Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority (IBTA) organized an Inspection Preparatory

Workshop for Registration and Licensing of the Blood Banks in Islamabad on February 18-19,

2014. The workshop was attended by the management and technical representatives of 15

blood banks operating in the Islamabad Capital Territory. Representatives from the provincial

authorities were also invited to attend the workshop as Observers. Experts from GIZ and KfW

were also present on the occasion.

The workshop highlighted the

significance of the need for regulation in

transfusion medicine, and increased the

awareness of participants on licensing

procedures, basic blood bank

processes, documentation and the

utilization of operational tools developed

by the Safe Blood Transfusion

Programme. Technical presentations

were made by eminent haematologists

and transfusion medicine experts. The

experts included Prof. Khalid Hasan, Former Chairman IBTA, Prof. Haroon Khan, Consultant

Pathologist PIMS, Col. Nuzhat Salamat, Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Institute of

Transfusion, Dr. Samina Amanat, Consultant Hematologist, PAEC Hospital, Prof. Ayesha

Junaid, Consultant Hematologist, Shifa Int’l Hospital, Dr. Arshad Malik, International Islamic

University, Mr. Anis Alam, CEO Bicare Labs, Mr. Asim Ansari, Medical Technologist, Kulsum

Hospital and Mr. Usman Waheed, SBTP.

Prof. Khalid Hasan Prof. Hasan A. Zaheer Prof. Ayesha Junaid Prof. Haroon Khan Col. Nuzhat Salamat

Dr. Samina Amanat Mr. Asim Ansari Mr. Anis Alam Dr. Arshad Malik Mr. Usman Waheed

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The presentations were very well received and participants took keen interest during the

question and answers session. The presentations were related to the standardized blood banks

processes in the vein-to-vein transfusion chain. The experts discussed in detail the quality

criteria in each section. A detailed discussion on the inspection checklist was also done.

The workshop also included a field visit to the

Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion, to enable

the participants to observe the functioning of an

ISO certified transfusion center providing

services in compliance with the international

recommendations. During the visit to AFIT, Col.

Nuzhat Salamat, Deputy Commandant,

provided an overview of the blood banking

system at AFIT and the process of ISO

accreditation.

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3. ANNEXES

3.1 Workshop Agenda

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3.2 Group Photograph

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3.3 List of Participants

S.No Name and Contact Details

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Prof. Hasan Abbas Zaheer Chairman Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Ph: 051-9263386 Email: hazaheer@gmail.com

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Mr. Usman Waheed Technical Expert Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Ph: 051-9263386 Email: usman.waheed07@gmail.com

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Prof. Dr. Khalid Hasan Department of Pathology Islamabad Medical and Dental College Main Muree Road, Bhara Kahu Islamabad, Cell: 0333-5178210 Email: kh.pims@gmail.com

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Prof. Dr. Haroon Khan Consultant Pathologist Department of Pathology Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences G-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan Cell: 0300-8568112 Email: haroonroedad@hotmail.com

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Mr. Asim Ansari Manager Blood Bank Kulsum International Hospital Kulsum Plaza, Blue Area Islamabad. Cell: 0301-8563053 Email: muhammadasimansari@gmail.com

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Dr. Samina Amanat Consultant Pathologist/HOD Department of Pathology PAEC General Hospital H-11/4, Islamabad Cell: 0300-9730326 Email: samina661@yahoo.com

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Col. Nuzhat Salamat Deputy Commandant Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion Rawalpindi Cantt. Rawalpindi. Cell: 0321-5924428, 0333-8514354 Email: nuzhatsalamat@yahoo.com

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Prof. Dr. Ayesha Junaid In charge Blood Transfusion Services Shifa International Hospital H-8/4, Islamabad. Ph: 051-8463820 Email: ayesha_junaid497@hotmail.com

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Dr. Jafar Saleem Secretary Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority 1- Birdwood Road, Off Jail Road, Lahore. Cell: 0333-4234793 Email: jafar4234793@gmail.com

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Dr. Naveed Ahmed Deputy Director AJK Central Blood Transfusion Service Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences Ambore, Muzaffarabad Cell: 0345-8828289 Email: dr_naveed7@hotmail.com

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Dr. Sher Zaman Khan Secretary Balochistan Blood Transfusion Authority House No 7, BDA Colony, Kawari Road, Quetta, Balochistan Mobile: 0333-7854526 Home: 0812-2822392

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Dr. Muhammad Arshad Malik Assistant Professor Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences International Islamic University H-10, Islamabad. Cell: 0333-8228084 Email: arshimalikk@gmail.com

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Dr. Khwaja Aftab Ahmed Technical Advisor GIZ Health Programme House # 2, Street # 27, Sector F-7/2, Islamabad. Cell: 0301-8560541 Email: khawaja.ahmed@giz.de

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Ms. Asma Arshad Admin Officer Safe Blood Transfusion Project EPOS Health Management (KfW) House # 4-B, Street 17, F-8/3, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9263239 Email: asma.arshad@epos.de

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Dr. Masuma Zaidi Project Director (Health) KfW Country Office House # 23, Street 55, F-7/4, Islamabad. Cell: 0346-5395395 Ph: 051-2656377-79 Email: masuma.zaidi@kfw.de

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Mr. Syed Sajid Hussain Shah Admin Officer Safe Blood Transfusion Programme Government of Pakistan Ph: 051-9263236 Email: sajidshahjee1@yahoo.com

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Mr. Waqas Khan Manager Blood Bank Medicsi Hospital First floor, Low Rise, Saudi Pak Towers, 61-A Jinnah Ave, Islamabad. Cell: 0321-5048444

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Dr. Faiza Fahim Incharge Blood Bank KRL Hospital Aiwan-Sanat-o-Tijarat Sector G-9/1, Islamabad. Cell: 0300-5168211 Email: faizafahim13@gmail.com

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Dr. Saif ur Rahman Assistant Director Blood Donor Centre Pakistan Red Crescent Society National Headquarters Sector H-8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9250412 Cell: 0333-9414761

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Mr. Anis Alam CEO Biocare Labs Ali Medical Centre F-8 Markaz, Islamabad Cell: 0321-8558970 Email: anis.alam@biocarelabs.com

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Ms. Shabeena Shad Charge Nurse Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) G-8/3, Islamabad. Cell: 0345-3689645

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Mr. Rehan Hafeez Medical Technologist Kulsum International Hospital Kulsum Plaza, Blue Area Islamabad. Cell: 0332-5240141 Email: rehanhafeez2464@gmail.com

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Mr. Haji Rehman Medical Technologist Kulsum International Hospital Kulsum Plaza, Blue Area Islamabad. Cell: 0333-9662167 Email: hajirehmanok3@gmail.com

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Mr. Maqsood Ali Medical Technologist Kulsum International Hospital Kulsum Plaza, Blue Area Islamabad. Cell: 0345-5436966 Email: maqsood29@gmail.com

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Dr. Fatima PAEC General Hospital H-11/4, Islamabad Cell: 0322-5025354

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Dr. Qurat ul Ain PAEC General Hospital H-11/4, Islamabad Cell: 0308-5102270 Email: annieakhlaq@yahoo.com

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Dr. Shazia Anwar PAEC General Hospital H-11/4, Islamabad Cell: 0300-5074895 Email: drshazia_anwar@yahoo.com

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Mr. Muhammad Naveed Adil Medical Technologist Blood Transfusion Services Shifa International Hospital H-8/4, Islamabad. Cell: 0313-2880007 Email: mnaking99@yahoo.com

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Mr. IkramUllah Technician Blood Transfusion Services Shifa International Hospital H-8/4, Islamabad. Cell: 0300-8962588 Email: 8962588@gmail.com

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Ms. Farzana Ramzan Senior Lab Tech Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital Golra Morr, Peshawar Road, Islamabad. Cell: 0321-5240432 Email: farzanaramzan986@gmail.com

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Mr. Muhammad Yaqub Supervisor Lab Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital GolraMorr, Peshawar Road, Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5464276

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Mr. Bin Amin Medical Technologist Medicsi Hospital First floor, Low Rise, Saudi Pak Towers, 61-A Jinnah Ave, Islamabad. Cell: 0346-4717133

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Mr. Khalid Bhatti Senior Technician KRL Hospital Aiwan-Sanat-o-Tijarat Sector G-9/1, Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5204539 Email: khalidgoj@gmail.com

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Mr. Rooh Ul Amin Senior Technician PNS Hafeez Naval Hospital E-8, Islamabad. Cell: 0313-2697446 Email: roohulamindurrani@yahoo.com

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Mr. Hazrat Moin Senior Technician PNS Hafeez Naval Hospital E-8, Islamabad. Cell: 0336-2136872

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Mr. Abdul Rauf Medical Technologist Biocare Labs Ali Medical Centre F-8 Markaz, Islamabad Cell: 0333-5175532 Email: rauf.islamabad@yahoo.com

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Mr. Tariq Aziz Technologist Capital Hospital, G-6/2 Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5656562 Email: tariqazizkh@yahoo.com

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Mr. Amaan Ullah Technologist Capital Hospital, G-6/2 Islamabad. Cell: 0300-5057062

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Mr. Sohail Laboratory Technician Blood Donor Centre Pakistan Red Crescent Society National Headquarters Sector H-8, Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5414817

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Mr. Wahab Khan Technician Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Islamabad. Cell: 0301-8073010 Email:wahab_isb@yahoo.com

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Mr. Mukhtar Ali AWO PAF Hospital Younus Avenue, Rashid Minhas Boulevard E-9, Islamabad. Cell: 0300-5492862

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Mr. Muhammad Tariq AWO PAF Hospital Younus Avenue, Rashid Minhas Boulevard E-9, Islamabad. Cell: 0321-7557085

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Mr. Ahmed Saeed Sr. Lab Technician Social Security Hospital Pir Vadhai Road, Sector I-12 Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5214461 Email: ahmadsaeed10@live.com

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Mr. Muhammad Waseem Lab Technician Social Security Hospital PirVadhai Road, Sector I-12 Islamabad. Cell: 0346-5765453

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Mr. Nasrullah Khan Medical Technologist Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad. Cell: 0321-5145148

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Hafiz Irfan Shabbir Laboratory Technician Biocare Labs Ali Medical Centre F-8 Markaz, Islamabad. Cell: 0322-5113670 Email:kayani.irfan@hotmail.com

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3.4 Workshop Photographs

http://ibta.gov.pk/Workshop_feb_18-19-2014.html

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3.5 Press Cuttings

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ISLAMABAD BLOOD TRANSFUSION AUTHORITY

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination

Government of Pakistan

House No. 4-B, Street No. 17, Sector F-8/3, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Ph : +92-51-9263386 Fax : +92-51-9263238

Email : info@ibta.gov.pk URL : www.ibta.gov.pk