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Blood transfusion service makes appeal for donors with supplies ‘critically’ low

More than 3,200 units need to be collected every week in order to maintain national supply

Research Ireland, Irish Blood Transfusion Service back major study into blood groups and bleeding risk

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless has announced a new €2 million Strategic Partnership Programme award, co-funded by Resea...

Appeal for blood donations as stocks low

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is asking blood donors to attend donation clinics this week, as blood stocks are very low after the bank holiday weekend.

Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend

There is currently only two days’ supply of O positive blood saved – the lowest level this year.

Blood donation: Ireland's stocks are a lifeline for patients, but the system is under strain

As demand rises and donations fall, Ireland’s blood supply is under increasing pressure, putting vulnerable patients at risk, writes Dr Suzanne Crowe.

NAAT, TTI Systems to Enhance Transfusion Safety at AIIMS

Inaugurating the facility, executive director Prof Ahanthem Santa Singh said the systems will help ensure higher standards of transfusion safety, reduce risks and improve patient o...

Donate blood in your area

The New York Blood Center is always looking for donors of all types.To make an appointment to donate, visit nybc.org. There are several blood drives in Central and Western Queens l...

Tuam burial site investigators to travel to US to collect DNA samples

More than 175 people in Ireland and abroad have come forward to inquire about providing samples to help identify babies

IMRF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Irish on virus-hit ship to quarantine, says dept

The Department of Health has said plans are being developed to manage the care of two Irish nationals, onboard the cruise ship hit by the hantavirus outbreak, on their return to Ir...

On most days, father and daughter who both need kidney dialysis barely see each other

Irish Kidney Association calls for ‘urgent action’ as organ donation falls to lowest level in five years

AIIMS And Rashtrapati Bhavan Jointly Host Blood Donation Camp

A blood donation camp was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi, marking the fourth such event.

Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy'

A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby's life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant.