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CONGRESS THEME

The theme for the 31^st South African National Blood Transfusion Congress 2009 is “Sustainable Safe Blood: Mastering Change”, a most relevant and fascinating subject in light of new developments which are compounding the already substantial difficulties in collecting sufficient suitable blood and ensuring the ethical, financially sustainable and optimum therapeutic use of this blood.

This theme was carefully selected, as it reflects the current state of blood transfusions in South and southern Africa.  In addition, it embodies the continuous efforts made to improve where systems require the deployment of resources, and to maintain conditions where systems are amongst the best in the world.

The main focus will be on the continuous efforts being made within the industry to maintain a safe and sustainable blood supply. Well-planned sessions will highlight the challenges and success stories related to the procurement of blood, testing strategies and appropriate utilisation of this precious resource.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

We invite anyone with an interest in the many disciplines that allow the collection and therapeutic use of blood, in a vein-to-vein transfusion system, to attend this fascinating congress.  These disciplines include;

�         Physicians

�         Medical Technologists

�         Medical Technicians

�         Nurses

�         Phlebotomists

�         Donor Management

�         Procurement

�         Information Technology

�         Supply and Cold Chain

�         Financial Systems

�         Human Resources