Healthscore 338·4 metrosupdated 1d ago
Red Cross Faces Emergency Blood Shortage Amid Increased Demand
The Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as hospitals request 3,500 more units of blood per week than usual. This significant increase in demand comes at a time when donations have dipped, raising concerns about the availability of blood supplies.
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