Gaza’s health ministry has issued an urgent appeal to “all concerned parties” to replenish blood stocks as Israel’s bombardment of the enclave continues, Al Jazeera reports.
The ministry said hospitals are facing a severe shortage of blood units and components, worsened by the Israeli blockade on aid that has restricted the flow of medical supplies.
According to the ministry, hospitals require more than 350 units daily, with the severity of injuries arriving at medical facilities demanding additional supplies to save lives.
It warned that traditional sources for replenishing stocks, including community donation campaigns, are shrinking due to widespread famine and malnutrition.