# Blood and plasma shortages in Madrid

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/blood-and-plasma-shortages-in-madrid
> Updated: 2026-09-28T11:06:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Hospitals in the Community of Madrid initially reported a critical blood shortage, with reserves dropping to 36% of optimal levels. Several blood types were placed under ‘red alert’ to ensure supplies for surgeries, transplants, and emergency care. In response, authorities organized a donation marathon at the regional government headquarters.

As the situation progressed, focus shifted toward a specific deficit in plasma supplies necessary for producing essential medicines, such as immunoglobulins. While blood levels for transfusions remained sufficient, experts noted that voluntary donations were inadequate to meet the rising demand for plasma-derived products. To address this, the Community of Madrid launched the ‘Bus Plasma’ mobile unit to travel between hospitals and primary care centers as part of a dedicated donation campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Spain faces plasma shortage for essential medicines

Spain faces a plasma deficit for essential medicines, prompting the Community of Madrid to launch its first mobile plasma donation unit to increase supply for critical patient treatments.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-faces-plasma-shortage-for-essential-medicines

### 2026-09-14: Madrid hospitals report urgent blood shortages

Madrid hospitals report blood reserves at 36% of optimal levels. A donation marathon is underway at the Real Casa de Correos to address urgent shortages across multiple blood types.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-hospitals-report-urgent-blood-shortages

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