In Latvia, the National Blood Donor Center (VADC) has reported a critical shortage of O- and O+ blood group donors. The low turnout of blood donors has raised alarms, particularly as Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital has made a specific appeal for donors, given the urgent need for blood for several critical surgeries currently being conducted at the hospital. The organization is urging healthy individuals to consider their health status and visit any of the donation points to contribute.