This publication collates the topics covered during the three workshops
organized jointly by the Blood Services Group (BSG) of the Health
Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore and the World Health Organization
Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO), Manila and Regional
Office for South-East Asia (SEARO), New Delhi, supported by the
Singapore Government through its Singapore Cooperation Programme. It
will serve as a useful reference for public officers and professionals
involved in the management of national blood services.
Each workshop focused on key management areas that were deemed to be
critical components of well-managed blood programs. Presentations on
various aspects of these management areas, interspersed with practical
sessions and group discussions, combined to provide participants an
overview of key learning points. Round-table discussions and sharing of
different practices gave a good understanding of management practices in
the region and illustrated the many ways in which different issues and
challenges could be managed.