{"id":99250,"date":"2025-10-19T01:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T01:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=99250"},"modified":"2025-10-19T01:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T01:19:21","slug":"ghanas-rare-blood-crisis-in-focus-as-coconut-grove-hosts-life-saving-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=99250","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s rare blood crisis in focus as Coconut Grove hosts life-saving drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana is intensifying efforts to address the country\u2019s persistent blood shortage, with a renewed push for voluntary donation led by the Coconut Grove Hotel and the National Blood Service. <\/p>\n

The 2025 blood donation drive, held in Accra, brought together health professionals and donors to highlight the life-saving power of a consistent blood supply.<\/p>\n

Globally, blood donation remains uneven\u2014high-income countries account for nearly half of all donations, despite representing a fraction of the world\u2019s population. <\/p>\n

Yet many patients, especially in low-income regions, still lack timely access to safe blood. <\/p>\n

With blood unable to be stored indefinitely, regular donations are essential to meet demand and save lives.<\/p>\n

The event brought to light the urgent need for rare blood types, particularly B-negative and O-negative, which remain critically scarce across health facilities. <\/p>\n

Blood recruiter at the National Blood Service, Kwaku Ajololo, called on the public to take donation seriously and urged individuals to know their blood groups and build networks with others who share similar types.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor our demographics, the negative blood types are difficult to get\u2014the B negative and the O negative are very rare,\u201d he said. \u201cSometimes someone may need four or five units of blood, but you can\u2019t give all of it. That\u2019s why I always tell people to have friends who match your blood group in case we don\u2019t have enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

His remarks sparked conversations around the need for a more resilient and community-driven blood system, especially in emergencies.<\/p>\n

President of Group Nduom Ghana, Dr. Nana Kweku Nduom, echoed the call for regular donation, stressing that no patient should lose their life due to a lack of blood.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery time you get this message saying someone is in the hospital and needs blood type O or A, it shouldn\u2019t be necessary,\u201d he said. \u201cWe should have enough blood everywhere so people can get it when they need it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donors who participated in the exercise described the experience as fulfilling and encouraged others to join future drives. <\/p>\n

One donor shared, \u201cThe feeling is very exciting. People should come out and donate to save lives. It\u2019s very important.\u201d Another added, \u201cSome people fear they may die, but once a medical officer clears you, you\u2019re safe to donate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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