e-Raktkosh: Rare Donor Registry Integration with Blood Bank Portal
Why in the news
The Health Ministry plans to link RDRI with e-Raktkosh to save lives and cut costs for patients with rare blood groups or genetic blood disorders.
About e-Raktkosh
- A centralised IT solution standardising blood bank work nationwide; launched 7 April 2016 by MoHFW.
- Objective: follow the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and National Blood Policy.
| Feature |
|---|
| Central blood inventory |
| Biometric donor management |
| Blood grouping and TTI screening |
| Antibody screening |
| Bio-medical waste handling |
Blood disorders
- Conditions affecting red cells, white cells, plasma or platelets; common (anaemia) or rare (thalassemia).
Exam angle
- Launched 7 April 2016; registry: RDRI.