LAHORE: On the directions of Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority Secretary Dr Ather recovered a large number of poor quality blood bags and screening kits from illegal blood units in successive raids at various blood units of Gujranwala.
Three blood units at Munir Chowk Gujranwala, namely Punjab Blood Bank, Civic Centre Blood Transfusion Centre and Al Qaim Blood Bank, were sealed.
More than 200 blood and blood component bags were recovered from Punjab Blood Bank. This is the largest number of blood bags recovered from any illegal blood unit. All delivery points of Punjab Blood Bank were closed.
Warning was issued to Noor Lab Munir Chowk Gujranwala to stop all blood banking activity in the lab. At Punjab Blood Bank, blood was also being transfused without supervision.
Further investigations are being conducted regarding the matter. Dr Ather also visited Hafizabad and appreciated the work of DHQ hospital Hafizabad Blood unit.