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Fears blood stocks will run dry in WA prompts call for eligible donors to give blood – PerthNow
Eligible donors are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood as emergency services and hospitals prepare for increased demand over the next few month…
More than 1000 new blood donors are needed in WA over the next six weeks to address a seasonal shortage and meet demand from hospitals.
Less than 6 per cent of those eligible to give blood are donors, prompting Lifeblood formerly the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to urge people to donate as soon as possible.
Donor services director Cath Stone said it was a growing challenge to make sure enough blood was donated.
A blood donation is needed every 24 seconds across Australia. In WA alone, …
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