Safe blood supply improves as voluntary donations exceed 85%, but many people still lack access
The WHO reports that global voluntary blood donations have increased, though significant disparities in access remain between high-income and lower-income nations. The organization emphasizes the need for stronger national blood systems.
Why it matters
Access to safe blood is a critical component of healthcare infrastructure, and global inequities in supply directly impact patient survival rates.
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.
The article relies on data-driven reporting from a major international health organization.
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