Male' City Group of Hospitals (MCGH) denied that thalassemia patients received spoiled blood after a blood storage freezer malfunctioned and reached 11 degrees Celsius on April 19. MCGH said all blood administered on April 20 met safety standards, while confirming three patients had received blood from the affected batch, prompting an investigation and the suspension of a staff member.
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In a detailed statement, the Male’ City Group of Hospitals (MCGH) confirmed that all blood administered to patients on April 20 met safety standards and showed no signs of contamination, despite a temperature fluctuation detected the previous day.
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An automated alert flagged a malfunction in one of the blood storage freezers, where temperatures are required to remain between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius.
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The unit reportedly reached 11 degrees Celsius, prompting an immediate response from on-call staff, who transferred 12 blood bags to a backup freezer in line with established protocols.
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Hospital authorities further held a meeting with affected families, sharing verified details and addressing concerns directly.
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