Chitwan and Koshi face severe blood crisis, Red Cross appeals for blood donation
Summary
Chitwan and Koshi provinces face severe blood shortages, impacting patients in need of transfusions, prompting the Nepal Red Cross Society to appeal for urgent blood donation drives.
Key Points
- Chitwan faces a severe shortage of blood with a daily requirement of around 150 units.
- Blood donation activities have decreased since the election, disrupting supply chains in Chitwan.
- Hospitals in Koshi Province are also experiencing critical blood shortages affecting emergency treatments.
- Doctors and health officials warn that blood shortages are putting patients' lives at risk during emergencies and surgeries.
