Need 80,000 units of blood in reserve for the end of the year and Lunar New Year 2025
According to the Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the Institute expects to need about 80,000 units of blood in December 2024 and January 2025, of which blood type O accounts for about 50% of the total amount of blood needed.
Information from the Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion shows that the end of the year and the Lunar New Year are always the peak times for blood demand in emergency and treatment work.
Preparing for this important period, the Institute expects to need about 80,000 units of blood in December 2024 and January 2025, of which blood type O accounts for about 50% of the total amount of blood needed.
Associate Professor-PhD.
The main reason why the demand for blood increases during Tet is because patients often need blood before Tet to ensure their health to celebrate Tet with their families.
In addition, adverse weather conditions in the North in January 2025, with cold, harmful temperatures, may affect blood donation campaigns.
In the past, blood shortages during Tet often occurred because blood donations were concentrated at certain times of the year, leading to blood shortages at peak times.
The Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion has developed a detailed plan to regulate the amount of blood and blood products, ensuring that basic needs are met from now until February 2025.
Promoted by Associate Professor-PhD.
