The blood equation that Singapore needs to balance

Of late, the stocks of O+ and O- blood here

have been at critically low levels.

This has prompted the Health Sciences Authority and the Singapore Red Cross to issue a joint appeal for eligible donors to come forward and donate blood.

Having a dependable supply of blood is integral to the resilience and performance of a health system, as shortages of blood stock directly compromise the ability of healthcare workers to perform life-saving operations.