The Irish Blood Transfusion Service claims it’s under more pressure than ever before ahead of an event in Clare today.
As blood stocks fall to critically low levels, a pre-amber alert has been issued to Irish hospitals warning them to conserve blood stocks.
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In an effort to boost stocks, a blood donation clinic with be held in Scariff GAA Club today from 4:50pm to 8:10pm, and new donors can make an appointment at 1800 222 111.
IBTS Area Manager Grace O’Sullivan has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons that if stocks plummet any further, it will be forced to import blood from abroad to avoid hospital procedure cancellations.
You can listen to the full interview here:
