As the festive season approaches, there is an urgent call for blood donations across the country. Health authorities and blood banks are appealing to the public to consider giving the gift of life this Christmas through blood donation.
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With the holiday season typically seeing a decline in blood donations, coupled with an increased demand due to accidents and emergencies, the situation has become critical. “We are facing a severe blood shortage,” says Dr. Angela Martinez, a spokesperson for the National Blood Service. “Every donation can save up to three lives, and we are desperately in need of more donors.”