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November 27, 2023
Information from Karelian BMD Registry (ION 8256)
- Shipping donor’s blood samples for confirmatory typing is possible to all countries of the world with the exception of Syria, Cuba and North Korea. Shipping times depend on the specific country receiving the parcel with blood samples.
- Donor’s medical examination at the stage of confirmatory typing is carried out in Russia.
- Work-up and donor’s product collection *:
a) performed in Russia if courier can deliver the donor’s product from Russia to the transplant center;
b) performed outside Russia if courier is unable to deliver the donor’s product from Russia to the transplant center.
* In each case the decision is made jointly with the requesting registry taking into account the specific situation.
Contacts for requesting centers: e-mail: karelianbmd.donation@yahoo.com; katelian.bmd@onego.ru
tel: +7 905 299 91 8; fax: +7 8142 765 897
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WMDA strongly condemns the violence that is occurring in Israel and Gaza. We offer our sympathies to all those who are suffering because of this conflict. We extend our support to the donor registries and medical centres whose donors and patients are negatively affected by this crisis. On the homepage of WMDA Share, we will keep you posted on the operations of the Israelian registries.
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November 27, 2023
Information from Ezer Mizion Registry on their operations:
Ezer Mizion BMDR has returned to normal operations. Registries may feel confident to send VT/WU requests; there are no restrictions.
Contact Information:
Yehudit Eitiel: yehudite@bmdr.org.il +972-52-9580059
Sigal Manor: sigal@bmdr.org.il +972-52-9580039
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October 12, 2023
Information from Hadassah Registry on their operations:
Hadassah Registry continues to operate, but delays in communication might occur. Due to the political situation in Israel, less donors are available to donate, because many have been drafted to serve in the army. Also, donors might be unable to travel, impacting work-up requests. There are still flights, but less than usual. Hadassah recommends to use either Royale International or ICL as couriers for transport of stem cell products.
Contact details:
Ofra Elkouby: +972-545335540
