Spring Festival migration creates blood shortages
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Cities in China are facing a severe seasonal blood shortage, as the majority of donors are going home to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
In Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the city blood center has received only 300 donors on a daily basis during the winter months, while on average 400 to 500 blood donors are needed to meet demand.
Nanning is an example of a broader picture in the country, said Huang Liumei, head of the blood transfusion service of the Guangxi Women and Children’s Hospital, citing that many big cities are in dire need of blood.
“During the Spring Festival, students, who make up the majority of blood donors, have mostly gone home, putting pressure on blood donation centers in cities,” Huang said.
Cities in Guangdong, Yunnan, Shandong and Jiangsu provinces have all reported blood shortages, official statistics show.
At least 1-3 percent of a country’s population should donate blood in order to meet basic medical demands, the World Health Organization advises. However, less than 1 percent of China’s population donate, the Ministry of Health said.
Health professionals suggest improving transparency by inviting the public to visit blood stations on a regular basis to help them understand the donation process.
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