Dominican Republic's Urgent Need for Blood Donations

The Dominican Republic Faces a Critical Blood Shortage: A Call to Action The Dominican Republic is facing a critical shortage of blood donations, according to Dr. Ana Veras, a master's degree holder in emergencies and disasters. In an interview with El Nuevo Diario AM, Dr. Veras highlighted the alarming lack of awareness and the prevalence of myths surrounding blood donation. "We don't have a culture of donating blood, not even tissues," she stated, emphasizing that donations are often only made during catastrophes, failing to meet the country's constant demand. The situation is further complicated by the fact that many hospitals lack sufficient blood supplies. Dr. Veras's comments underscore the urgent need for increased public awareness and participation in blood donation programs to ensure the availability of blood for those who need it. The video concludes with a hopeful note, mentioning that a medical team from the Lasos Foundation is working to help people donate blood safely. This initiative offers a positive step toward addressing the ongoing blood shortage.