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What is the main objective of the National Blood Services Act of 1994?
What is the main objective of the National Blood Services Act of 1994?
- To mandate the commercial sale of blood
- To establish scientific and professional standards for blood collection
- To regulate the sale of blood products
- To promote and encourage voluntary blood donation (correct)
Which policy principle does the Act emphasize regarding blood provision for transfusion?
Which policy principle does the Act emphasize regarding blood provision for transfusion?
- It should be commercially sold as a commodity
- It should be made available only in public schools
- It should be distributed based on affordability
- It should be provided through professional medical service (correct)
What is one of the purposes of the Act regarding voluntary blood donation?
What is one of the purposes of the Act regarding voluntary blood donation?
- To discourage the mobilization of sectors of the community for blood collection
- To inform the public of the need for voluntary blood donation (correct)
- To mandate profit-oriented collection of blood
- To ensure that blood is sold at affordable prices
What does the Act aim to do regarding the formal education system?
What does the Act aim to do regarding the formal education system?
What is the role of the Department of Health according to the Act?
What is the role of the Department of Health according to the Act?
What is one of the requirements for blood collection units and blood banks/centers according to the Act?
What is one of the requirements for blood collection units and blood banks/centers according to the Act?
What does the Act aim to regulate and ensure safety of?
What does the Act aim to regulate and ensure safety of?
What is one requirement for upgrading of blood banks/centers according to the Act?
What is one requirement for upgrading of blood banks/centers according to the Act?
What sector does the Act aim to mobilize for participation in mechanisms for voluntary collection of blood?
What sector does the Act aim to mobilize for participation in mechanisms for voluntary collection of blood?
What is one objective of the National Blood Services Act regarding supply of blood and blood products?
What is one objective of the National Blood Services Act regarding supply of blood and blood products?
What is the definition of a commercial blood bank?
What is the definition of a commercial blood bank?
What is the role of a hospital-based blood bank?
What is the role of a hospital-based blood bank?
Who is a voluntary blood donor?
Who is a voluntary blood donor?
What are blood transfusion transmissible diseases?
What are blood transfusion transmissible diseases?
What is a walking blood donor?
What is a walking blood donor?
What does the term 'blood collection unit' refer to?
What does the term 'blood collection unit' refer to?
Who is the Secretary of Health?
Who is the Secretary of Health?
What is the role of a blood bank/center?
What is the role of a blood bank/center?
What does 'department' refer to?
What does 'department' refer to?
What is a commercial blood bank?
What is a commercial blood bank?
