Maharashtra doctors advocate for NAAT blood screening to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections

Maharashtra doctors are urging mandatory NAAT screening for all blood transfusions to ensure patient safety, particularly for those with thalassemia. This call aims to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections like Hepatitis C, B, and HIV, which pose significant risks to vulnerable patients requiring frequent transfusions. The current screening methods have a low risk of infection, but experts advocate for NAAT to further reduce transmission and protect patients.