When was Republic Act 7719 approved?
This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1011 and House Bill No. 879 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on April 28, 1994.
What is the importance of Republic Act No 1517?
1517. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled: Section 1. In order to promote public health, it is declared a national policy to prevent trafficking in human blood and its products and derivatives.
What section of RA 7719 pertains to phasing out of commercial blood banks in the country?
Section 7
Section 7 of R.A. 7719 7 provides: “Section 7. Phase-out of Commercial Blood Banks – All commercial blood banks shall be phased-out over a period of two (2) years after the effectivity of this Act, extendable to a maximum period of two (2) years by the Secretary.”
What are the benefits of donating blood?
The benefits of giving blood
- Giving blood can reveal potential health problems.
- Giving blood can reduce harmful iron stores.
- Giving blood may lower your risk of suffering a heart attack.
- Giving blood may reduce your risk of developing cancer.
- Giving blood can help your liver stay healthy.
Who approved RA 7170?
Representatives of the Philippines
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1.
Who regulates Bloodbanks?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for overseeing and regulating the U.S. blood supply. FDA enforces standards for blood collection and distribution of blood products.
Can diabetics donate blood?
Unfortunately, people with diabetes won’t, in most cases, be eligible to give blood. At least, not in the UK. This is because NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) maintain a policy of refusing blood donations from anybody who may be placed at risk by giving blood. In many cases, this includes people with diabetes.