In this national survey sample in India, almost all facilities reported routine malaria screening of blood donations, mostly using RDT. The findings suggest that rates of donor positivity may have increased, yet TTM is under-recognized and/or unreported. Strengthening EQA and haemovigilance, particularly in malaria endemic regions, is needed to safeguard the blood supply, particularly as India strives towards malaria elimination.
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