Nov 22, 2024
Ahmedabad: Experts from across the country participated in TRANSCON 2024, the 49th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohematology (ISBTI). This is a major conference on transfusion medicine and blood banks. The three-day event began on Thursday at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
“We saw participation from researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. The participants shared the latest developments in the field and also shared novel cases. Emphasis was also on blood and organ donation drives,” said organisers.
Dr Krishan Kumar, SAG, director general of health services (DGHS), delivered the inaugural address, highlighting the importance of innovation and collaboration in transfusion medicine.
The practitioners also presented papers and posters on themes such as blood safety, donor management, innovative transfusion practices, and new technologies.
Source: Times Of India