Day 2 of the workshop continued with highly productive and impactful sessions focused on improving blood safety, strengthening thalassaemia services, and enhancing regulatory frameworks across Pakistan. The morning began with Technical Session III, featuring insightful presentations on Thalassaemia Regulation & Prevention in Punjab by Prof. Shabnum Bashir, Quality Control in Blood Banking by Dr. Munira Burhani, and Challenges in Voluntary Blood Transfusion by AVM Aftab, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
A comprehensive panel discussion moderated by Dr. S.K. Pasha brought together leading experts—Prof. Saqib Ansari, Prof. Nazish Saqlain, Dr. Abdul Qayum, Col. Nadeem, and Dr. Arsalan Haider—who explored crucial themes including TTI screening, national data management, thalassaemia center performance, TDT drug repositioning, and rising HIV outbreaks. Later presentations included updates from across the country and the SBTA sector, with Dr. Durenaz Jamal, Secretary SBTA, delivering an important session on Sindh RBCs: Challenges, Stats & Expansion Plans, highlighting SBTA’s ongoing commitment to safer and more efficient transfusion systems.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all speakers, facilitators, and partnering institutions for contributing to this meaningful initiative. A special note of gratitude to Dr. Lou Depang, WHO Pakistan Representative, for his invaluable support, guidance, and continuous collaboration in strengthening national blood regulatory systems. SBTA remains dedicated to advancing blood safety, regulatory excellence, and improved patient outcomes across Sindh.
