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Appeal for regular blood donors as concerns raised over supplies this Christmas

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are seeking regular donors with the O-, A- and B- blood types.

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Dec 16th 2021, 2:07 PM

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More blood donations needed to meet demand of ageing populations

A study shows that more blood donors will be needed in the future to cater for the ‘grey tsunami of ageing populations’ and the complex surgeries they will be getting.

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May 24th 2013, 6:45 AM