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The blood equation that Singapore needs to balance
Our stocks of blood could face shortages as the population ages and donors dwindle. This can put the healthcare system at risk.
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Having a dependable supply of blood is integral to the resilience and performance of a health system.
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Teo Yik Ying
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.
