With the goal of ensuring universal access to safe blood, WHO has been at the forefront of the movement to improve blood safety as mandated by successive World Health Assembly resolutions, the earliest dating from 1975.
WHO advocates the implementation of its global strategy for blood safety and provides ongoing policy guidance and technical support to Member States on its implementation.
Resolutions
World Health Assembly and Executive Board resolutions on blood safety and availability
Blood safety resolutions adopted by WHO governing bodies, 1975–2010 [pdf 860kb]
Strategic framework for blood safety and availability 2016–2025
Towards 100% voluntary blood donation: A global framework for action [