April Issue of AABB News Focuses on Expanding Global Blood and Biotherapies

The April issue of AABB News focuses on efforts to expand access, strengthen systems and advance safety, innovation and equity in blood and biotherapies.

This month’s cover story examines the work of the Blood D.E.S.E.R.T. Coalition and the persistent challenges of ensuring timely, safe blood transfusion worldwide. In the “Global Perspectives” series, leaders from Asia and Latin America share strategies to address disparities and drive innovation.

Additional articles explore how AABB’s Spanish-Language Subsection is working to advance quality across Latin America and feature highlights from the 12th International Congress of the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion, where global partners came together to strengthen systems and expand access to safer transfusion practices. And in this month’s “White Coats” interview, AABB speaks with Carlos Ferrari Rebolledo, MSc, MT, about efforts to ensuring quality and safety in Chile.