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Lithuania faces declining numbers of new blood donors, raising concerns about the future supply for medical needs.

In Sierra Leone, a smartphone app called "Life Line" is addressing the chronic shortage of blood in banks, which has been contributing to preventable deaths among mothers and children.

A two-and-a-half-year-old child remains at the back of the heart transplant waiting list due to blood type compatibility issues, highlighting the complexities of organ donation for young patients in Italy.

Hemoacre is launching a campaign to encourage blood donations during the Carnival season in Acre, Brazil, amid concerns over decreasing donor numbers.

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured at a train station in Poland while trying to help someone disembarking from a train, leading to an urgent blood donation appeal as he fights for his life in the hospital.

Prague faces a shortage of young blood donors, prompting initiatives to address the issue through targeted campaigns.

The director of Buenos Aires' Transplant Institute, Fernando Cichero, discusses the ongoing crisis of blood and bone marrow donations in Argentina, emphasizing that the need is constant.

A partnership in Lagos has successfully mobilized 550 pints of blood in a record-breaking voluntary donation campaign.

Blood donation centers in 11 Brazilian states are facing severe shortages, particularly affecting patients in need of regular transfusions.

Kristofers, a 19-year-old student, arranged a blood donation day at his school on his birthday despite being unable to donate himself due to arthritis.

Yeremi, a minor stabbed outside a secondary school in Tláhuac, is reported to have sustained serious injuries to his lungs and liver.

There is an urgent need for O- and O+ blood group donors in Latvia due to low donor response, as highlighted by the National Blood Donor Center.

The Hemonucleus in Volta Redonda, Brazil, has intensified its blood donation campaign ahead of Carnival to bolster reserves due to increased demand during the holiday period.

Hemorio has launched the 'CarnaHemorio' campaign to promote blood donation during Carnival, addressing the critical drop in donations during this time.

Asturias faces a blood donor crisis as many individuals, despite having safe blood, are unable to donate due to hereditary hemochromatosis linked to the 'Celtic gene'.

This article discusses the eligibility criteria for blood donation, particularly after illness or vaccinations, as outlined by the German Red Cross.

A key innovation was unveiled: an updated app for blood donors, with 27 donations made during the event and four first-time donors.

The Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine has adopted a campaign inspired by Batman's bat-signal to encourage voluntary blood donation, leveraging modern technology.

A blood donation campaign organized under the patronage of Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė invites ministers, government office staff, and guests to contribute, highlighting the importance of voluntary blood donation for the healthcare system.

The family of a 16-year-old teenager in a coma due to a fight initiated over a piece of gum is asking for blood donations in Brasília.

This weekend, the Blood and Tissues Bank is organizing donation events across Catalonia, coinciding with concerts and a vertical race to encourage blood donations.

The German Red Cross (DRK) blood donation service reports a significant shortage of blood supplies, unable to meet hospital demands due to various reasons.

Blood donation services have ceased in Tachov after decades, with donors currently directed to Plzeň, while the city is working to resume local donation opportunities.

The DRK warns of shortages in blood products due to fewer donors and empty reserves, with supply security dropping to under a day, particularly affecting certain blood types.

An expert advises blood donors with high fat content to avoid alcohol and certain foods to maintain better health.

The German Red Cross warns that blood supplies in several federal states are critically low due to adverse weather conditions, prompting calls for new donations.

Ellaria Kirkpatrick's life was saved by a mother's umbilical cord blood donation after her leukemia diagnosis.

The Croatian Institute for Transfusion Medicine appeals for healthy citizens to donate blood as supplies of all blood types are critically low due to various factors including holidays and seasonal illnesses.

A blood donation campaign by the BRK Ismaning team will take place on Friday, January 9, from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Ismaning community center, emphasizing the critical need for blood donations in medical emergencies and surgeries.

The NHS has urgently called for blood donations during the festive period, emphasizing the critical need for donors to help save lives within the next 48 hours.