Regional
This Regional section features news from four regions: Latin America, Western Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean and North America. The articles were invited by the Regional Directors: Maha Badawi (Eastern Mediterranean), José Eduardo Levi (Latin America), Katerina Pavenski (North America) and Nelson Hirokazu Tsuno (Western Pacific).
Formulation of guidelines for clinical use of red cell concentrates: A National effort toward safe and efficient transfusion practice
Noor e Saba (Eastern Mediterranean)
NAT-based assay to increase blood safety and prevent transfusion-transmitted malaria in Brazil
Patrícia Alvarez (Latin America)
Colombia pioneers biomedical research in transfusion medicine, biotechnology, and advanced therapies in Latin America for a healthier future
Paula A. Gaviria García and Gustavo Salguero (Latin America)
Professional education resources at Canadian Blood Services support best practices in transfusion medicine
Melanie Bodnar, Sophie Chargé and Kaylee C. L. Brooks (North America)
The evolution of Ontario’s massive hemorrhage protocol
Stephanie Cope, Katerina Pavenski and Andrew Petrosoniak (North America)
In memory of James Harrison - the man with the golden arm
Patrick Capon and Jemma Falkenmire (Western Pacific)
Driving progress in blood health: Highlights from the Malaysia PBM Conference 2025 - “Recipe for optimal blood health”
Mandy Yap and Ananthi Krishnamoorthy (Western Pacific)
Questions or suggestions?
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