The office of Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke is sounding the alarm. Since last year, the number of blood drives has dropped sharply, putting hospitals in a delicate situation.
Belgian Pair
Lhe blood supply in Belgium is currently at a low level. Normally, around 500,000 blood bags have to be collected each year to meet the needs of hospitals. Since the start of the year, the number of blood drives has dropped by 15-20% and the number of donor cancellations is almost 15% higher than the same period last year, reports Wednesday the office of Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke.
Why such a discrepancy?
The effects of the coronavirus on the one hand and the flu on the other hand are manifold and affect the blood supply. The needs of hospitals remain constant and the gap between what is collected and the demand from health establishments is widening. The July-August period is always a delicate period, but since the level of the blood supply is already low, the situation is almost critical, continues the Vandenbroucke cabinet.
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