Development of Transfusion Medicine in the Republic of North Macedonia

Abstract

Transfusion medicine has been successfully practiced in North Macedonia for 76 years. Since its foundation, the Transfusion Medicine Unit is constantly growing and developing through the experiences of a large number of professional medical workers who left a lasting mark and paved the way toward modern transfusion activity. The Institute for transfusion medicine of North Macedonia constantly follows the latest world achievements in the field of transfusion medicine and they invest their energy in constant education, new technologies, and appropriate practices that ensure a high level of health services for donors and patients. This manuscript presents the journey of transfusion medicine in the Republic of North Macedonia covering various topics like the History, changes in legislation over time, blood donation activity ,other services and the future directions for the field of transfusion medicine in the country.