Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Health Directorate on Monday launched the ‘plasma registry’ initiative to treat COVID-19 patients, a news source reported. This measure would help in treatment of COVID-19 patients with the help of the blood obtained from those who have already recovered.
Director of General Health Dr Hasan Orooj stated that the plasma registry was established in the wake of the increasing number of cases reported in Islamabad. He added that plasma is the clear part of the blood left behind when the blood cells have been removed. He explained that this part contains antibodies and other proteins.
According to reports, plasma therapy expert Dr Tahir Shamsi is scheduled to visit the capital city in order treat COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Dr Orooj clarified that plasma donation was just like blood donation. He added that donors could contact CDA at:
0333-5169663
0321-5848177
0335-5135455
Dr Orooj said that CDA has launched the plasma registry initiative with the objective of consolidating data of potential plasma donors for Islamabad. He added that recovered COVID-19 patients would have to submit name, blood group, and mobile contact number at the mentioned numbers.
He revealed that RIU machines were available with CDA Health Directorate and some other hospitals for transfusion of plasma into infected patients, along with blood transfusion for donors to make up for plasma deficiency. He said that that plasma donation would not in any way harm the donor’s system.
