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Urgent Plea for Blood Donations as Blood Turns Scarce | Hyderabad News
Nov
Hyderabad: The Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) in Hyderabad has issued an urgent plea for blood donations as the ongoing elections campaign worsens a critical shortage. Thalassaemia patients, reliant on regular blood transfusions for their health, are facing unprecedented challenges in obtaining this vital resource due to circumstances related to the electoral process.
TSCS CEO & secretary Dr Suman Jain said, “The shortage of blood for transfusions is a critical issue affecting the health of Thalassaemia patients. With attention diverted to the elections, the already limited blood supply has further dwindled, putting lives at risk. Our society has almost depleted stored blood, making Thalassaemia patients more vulnerable.”
Typically maintaining 600-700 units of blood, covering all blood groups, TSCS currently possesses only 100 units during the electoral season. Some blood groups are entirely unavailable, exacerbating the scarcity.
Thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder, necessitates frequent transfusions for individuals to lead normal lives. However, the availability of blood has been severely impacted by the electoral season, leading to a significant decline in donations, directly affecting those with Thalassaemia.
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