Tuesday, 20 June 2017

NHS launches urgent appeal for black people to donate blood

NHS launches urgent appeal for black people to donate blood Call prompted by demand for Ro subtype, more common among black people, to treat conditions such as sickle cell disease

Health officials have launched an urgent plea for more black people to give blood.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said that 40,000 more donors were needed to meet growing demand for Ro blood, a subtype that is more common among black people. Continue reading. The Guardian

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