Hospitals Face Increased Blood Demand as Donations Drop in Summer

Hospitals in Estonia are issuing urgent calls for blood donations as supplies dwindle during the summer season. The North Estonia Regional Hospital's blood center has appealed to donors, citing a critical drop in donations coinciding with a rise in hospital demand.

Dr. Gulara Khanirzayeva, head of the donor department at the Regional Hospital's blood center, explained the challenge. "In the summer months, replenishing blood supplies is more difficult because many donors are on vacation and away from the city," she stated. "At the same time, the need for blood does not decrease. On the contrary, accidents and traumas occur more frequently in the summer, increasing the demand for blood transfusions."

The blood center is particularly in need of Rh-negative blood types but welcomes donations from individuals with all blood groups. The appeal highlights the critical role of regular blood donors in maintaining adequate supplies, especially during periods when the donor pool is naturally reduced.

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In the summer months, replenishing blood supplies is more difficult because many donors are on vacation and away from the city. At the same time, the need for blood does not decrease. On the contrary, accidents and traumas occur more frequently in the summer, increasing the demand for blood transfusions.