Life saved in the field as blood supplies dwindle
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OCTOBER 8, 2025 — Blood supplies across the region have dropped to roughly one day’s worth on hand, and O-negative, O-positive, and platelet donations are at dangerously low levels. Immediate donor response is needed. The situation is so serious that Our Blood Institute (OBI) is now importing blood from the East Coast just to meet hospital demand—a short-term solution that underscores the urgent need for more local donors.
