Blood supply faces pressure ahead of Christmas holidays

Blood supplies are expected to face significant pressure next week due to an increase in surgeries and transfusions planned ahead of the Christmas holidays, head of the blood bank, Androula Panayiotou, said on Saturday.

Speaking to CNA, Panayiotou reassured that while the current supply is marginal, “we are not in any immediate danger.” However, she emphasised the need to bolster reserves. “We have blood, but the levels are precarious,” she