Results of HBV, HCV and HIV screening among blood donors in the whole country during 1996-2000

ABSTRACT

In Vietnam we have been screening 5 blood transmitted diseases HBV, HCV, HIV, malaria and syphilis. In order to get safe blood for patients since 1994 we have concentrated in 3 issues voluntary blood donation program, screening blood transmitted diseases in all hospitals (from central to district hospitals-85 central and provincial hospitals and 430 district hospitals), production of safe blood components and effective clinical blood use. The result: in 1999 all blood banks in Vietnam perform screening HIV for 100% blood products; in 2001 all hospital use 100% blood products screened for HBV, HCV, HIV. More than 840 donors with anti-HIV(+) were excluded. Until now only 1 case of HIV in the window period. This result has been reported so far due to the blood collection in the window period. This result also shows the effectiveness of the prevention program for HIV/AIDS in blood transfusion practice.