Abstract:
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has been the pioneer
organization in developing blood banking services in the country. The
first blood transfusion center was established in 1969. The service has
been organized as a department under the leadership of the National Red
Cross Society with one central and 9 regional blood banks and can only
meet part of the country’s blood demand. To secure safe blood service the
Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) take over the service from Ethiopian
Red Cross Society since 2012 and integrated with the health service under
the FMoH and RHBs besides developed a strategic document as to how
enhance the service.
