National Blood Transfusion Bill: A Lifeline for Thalassemia Patients
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Key Facts
National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament.
Bill seeks to create a National Blood Transfusion Authority.
Aims to set uniform standards for blood transfusion services.
UPSC Exam Angles
Public health policy
Regulation of healthcare services
Rights of patients
Role of government in healthcare
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National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025: Key Aspects
Illustrates the key components of the National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025 and its impact on Thalassemia patients and the blood transfusion ecosystem.
National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025
- ●National Blood Transfusion Authority
- ●Uniform Standards
- ●Voluntary Blood Donation
- ●Penalties for Unsafe Practices
- ●Lifeline for Thalassemia Patients
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the proposed National Blood Transfusion Authority: 1. It will be established as a statutory body under the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025. 2. It will be responsible for setting uniform standards for blood collection, processing, and transfusion across the country. 3. It will have the power to regulate blood banks operated by charitable organizations but not those operated by private entities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The National Blood Transfusion Authority will regulate all blood banks, including those operated by private entities.
2. Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025?
- A.To promote voluntary blood donation
- B.To establish a national registry of blood donors
- C.To mandate compulsory blood donation from government employees
- D.To ensure the availability of safe and quality blood and blood components
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Answer: C
The bill aims to promote voluntary blood donation, not mandate compulsory donation. This aligns with ethical considerations and international best practices.
3. In the context of blood transfusion services, consider the following pairs: List I (Diseases) I. Thalassemia II. Hemophilia III. Sickle Cell Anemia List II (Treatment) A. Regular blood transfusions B. Clotting factor concentrates C. Hydroxyurea Which of the following is the correct matching?
- A.I-A, II-B, III-C
- B.I-B, II-A, III-C
- C.I-C, II-B, III-A
- D.I-A, II-C, III-B
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Answer: A
Thalassemia often requires regular blood transfusions, Hemophilia is treated with clotting factor concentrates, and Sickle Cell Anemia can be managed with Hydroxyurea.
4. Assertion (A): Unregulated blood transfusion practices can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases. Reason (R): Lack of standardized screening protocols and inadequate quality control measures in some blood banks contribute to the risk of contamination. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true but R is false
- D.A is false but R is true
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why unregulated practices can lead to disease transmission.
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