A training course on “Practical Immuno-haematology and Biosafety in Blood Banking” was successfully conducted with the support of the ISBT Academy and hosted by the Islamabad Medical & Dental College. The event took place in the scenic location of Murree in Kohsar University. Recognized and endorsed by the Ministry of National Health Services, this course has been officially acknowledged as a certified training program in the field of blood banking.

Additionally, participants were provided with hands-on experience in resolving blood group discrepancies and troubleshooting procedures. Each participant was given an opportunity to demonstrate at least one procedure in front of the group.

The training program accommodated 40 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, including medical technologists, quality control managers, postgraduate residents, supervisors/managers, and haematologists. The participants were evenly divided, with half representing local professionals from Islamabad and the other half consisting of outstation attendees from regional blood centers and hospital blood banks in Karachi, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Peshawar, Swat, and Quetta.

The training course on “Practical Immuno-haematology and Biosafety” was a highly successful initiative that contributed significantly to the professional development of blood banking personnel in Pakistan. By equipping participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, the program has played a crucial role in promoting quality assurance and safety in blood transfusion practices. The insights gained from participant feedback will serve as a foundation for future training endeavors aimed at further strengthening transfusion medicine expertise in the region.