WHO Data Shows Progress and Persistent Gaps in Safe Blood Supply
More than 85% of donations now come from voluntary unpaid donors, but WHO says shortages, weak governance and financing gaps still limit access in many countries.
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WHO data shows progress and persistent gaps in safe blood supply
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood and weaknesses in governance, financing and regulation of blood systems.
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Global Diaspora NewsWHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps
Every day, safe blood helps save the lives of women experiencing childbirth complications, accident victims, cancer patients and people living with chronic diseases. Yet despite decades of progress, access to lifesaving blood remains deeply unequal, with shortages continuing to put lives at risk in many lower-income countries, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
Safe blood supply improves as voluntary donations exceed 85%, but many people still lack access
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood and weaknesses in governance, financing and regulation of blood systems.
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