As the summer ends, the EFS fears that the blood donation reserves will dwindle. Every minute, 19 donations are needed.
Sofiane suffers from sickle cell anemia, Céline suffers from leukemia and Matteo is due to have heart surgery very soon. All three will need a blood transfusion to live, explains the French Blood Establishment (EFS) in a new campaign broadcast on several radios.
Every hour, 114 patients receive blood products, and in one year, a million patients are treated with donated blood. Requests that increase after the summer period. “The start of the school year signals the resumption of sustained hospital activity (especially with scheduled operations) which leads to an increase in the consumption of blood products”, underlines the EFS, which is already seeing the reserves running out. In some cities like Orleans, for example.
L’@EFS_Officiel launches a campaign to mobilize blood donors after the summer period.
? info: https://t.co/3XBunTbAz8 pic.twitter.com/taz5afTiml– MinSolidaritésSanté (@MinSoliSante) August 30, 2017
272,000 new donors in 2016
The Establishment therefore appeals to the generosity of the French and reiterates the importance of frequently donating blood. Because blood products have a limited lifespan: 5 days for platelets and 42 days for red blood cells. Every minute, 19 donations are needed to meet the needs of all patients.
In 2016, more than 1.6 million people donated blood, including 272,000 new donors. In total, 3 million blood donations were made.
To donate blood, you must be between 18 and 70 years old and in good health. A questionnaire available on the site allows you to find out if you are eligible for a blood donation. The EFS website also allows you to find collection places those closest to home.
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