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European blood supply and transfusion developments

Overview

European regions are experiencing varying challenges and advancements regarding blood supply and transfusion technology.

In the Lazio region of Italy, a structural shortage of red blood cells has emerged. The National Blood Center reported that production in July fell by 8.5 percent compared to the previous year, even as transfusion demand increased. This shortage, which also affects Campania and Sicily, has been worsened by heatwaves affecting donor availability. Authorities have organized extraordinary blood drives to support surgical, oncological, and emergency medical needs.

In Romania, the Bucharest Blood Transfusion Center has introduced a national first: a leukocyte-depleted platelet pool created through automated processing. This technology aims to improve treatment for patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy or organ transplants by reducing the risk of HLA alloimmunization. However, other areas like Covasna County continue to face critical shortages, prompting mobile collection campaigns to replenish stocks for emergency and surgical use.

Entities

Bucharest Blood Transfusion Center · Rome · Sfântu Gheorghe Blood Transfusion Center · Lazio · Francesco Rocca

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Romania advances blood transfusion technology amid regional supply shortages

    Romania sees medical advancements with Bucharest's new leukocyte-depleted platelet pools, while Covasna authorities launch mobile blood drives to combat critical supply shortages.

  2. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lazio faces blood shortage as red blood cell production drops

    Lazio is facing a structural blood shortage as red blood cell production dropped 8.5 percent in July. Authorities are calling for urgent donations to support surgeries and emergency medical services.

Sources

bucurestifm.ro · gorjeanul.ro · lacronacadiroma.it · radioroma.it · revistaioana.ro · weradio.ro