Laos struggles to meet blood demand amidst soaring road accident cases in 2024


VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The National Blood Transfusion Centre, operated by the Lao Red Cross, is facing challenges in meeting hospitals’ demand for blood due to an increasing need for treating road accident victims and patients with thalassemia.

The first two months of 2024 alone saw Laos recording 1403 road accidents, resulting in 214 fatalities. But as the Lao New Year approaches, ambulance operators worry about an upcoming surge in accidents.

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