Gaza Health Ministry: Severe shortage of blood units
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip confirmed on Sunday that blood banks and laboratories are suffering from a critical shortage of blood units and components, as the urgent need for blood continues to rise in light of the growing number of critical injuries.
In a press statement, the ministry said that the current supply of blood units is far below the monthly consumption rate, and that meeting the demand exceeds the capacity of existing blood banks.
The ministry noted that 10,000 units of blood and its components were distributed over the past month, while only 3,500 units were collected.
It also pointed out that community blood donation campaigns are no longer effective, due to worsening malnutrition and widespread anemia among the population.
The ministry urgently called for reinforcing blood bank stocks to enable life-saving emergency interventions for the wounded.
Since March 2, the Israeli occupation has closed all crossings into Gaza, blocking the entry of food, medical aid, and fuel, causing a massive deterioration in humanitarian conditions.
Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
more of (International)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Saba Yemen
4 hours ago
- Saba Yemen
Death toll of Israeli genocide in Gaza rises to 57,523 martyrs
Gaza – Saba: The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 57,523 martyrs and 136,617 injured since October 7, 2023, according to the latest figures released on Monday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health, in its daily statistical report on the casualties of the Israeli aggression—received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA)—stated that 105 martyrs (including 1 recovered victim) and 356 injuries were admitted to Gaza hospitals in the past 24 hours. The report noted that the total number of martyrs and injuries since March 18, 2025, has reached 6,964 martyrs and 24,576 injuries. Additionally, 7 martyrs and over 74 injuries from aid-related incidents were recorded in hospitals in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of "food aid martyrs" to 758 martyrs and more than 5,005 injuries since the start of the aggression. The ministry emphasized that many victims remain trapped under rubble or on the streets, with rescue teams and civil defense unable to reach them due to ongoing hostilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
4 hours ago
- Saba Yemen
Tomorrow Tuesday Ninth Scientific Conference of September 21 University begins in Sana'a
Sana'a - SABA: The Ninth Scientific Conference of September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences will begin tomorrow Tuesday in the capital Sana'a focusing on graduation research projects of the third cohort from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. University President and Conference Chair Dr Mujahid Massar stated to SABA that the conference aims to strengthen the culture of scientific research among students encourage excellence in preparing their research projects and open communication channels between students faculty and supervisors to enhance the quality of medical education and training. He affirmed the university's commitment to supporting scientific research encouraging innovation and student initiatives and linking academic outputs with professional and societal realities by addressing purposeful scientific and practical issues. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Dr Salwa Al Ghamiri explained that the conference will over the course of three days discuss thirty seven research papers by graduating students from the third cohort which present solutions to a range of diseases and health challenges facing the community. She stressed the importance of the conference in exchanging experiences between faculty members students and supervisors to improve the quality of graduation projects promote scientific publishing and open avenues of cooperation with health institutions and hospitals Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
a day ago
- Saba Yemen
Gaza Health Ministry: Severe shortage of blood units
Gaza – SABA: The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip confirmed on Sunday that blood banks and laboratories are suffering from a critical shortage of blood units and components, as the urgent need for blood continues to rise in light of the growing number of critical injuries. In a press statement, the ministry said that the current supply of blood units is far below the monthly consumption rate, and that meeting the demand exceeds the capacity of existing blood banks. The ministry noted that 10,000 units of blood and its components were distributed over the past month, while only 3,500 units were collected. It also pointed out that community blood donation campaigns are no longer effective, due to worsening malnutrition and widespread anemia among the population. The ministry urgently called for reinforcing blood bank stocks to enable life-saving emergency interventions for the wounded. Since March 2, the Israeli occupation has closed all crossings into Gaza, blocking the entry of food, medical aid, and fuel, causing a massive deterioration in humanitarian conditions. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
