While blood transfusion saves lives and improves health, many patients requiring transfusion do not have timely access to safe blood. Providing safe and adequate blood should be an integral part of every country’s national health care policy and infrastructure.
Blood4All is a global initiative that aims to engage the public through social media to spark conversations regarding the global need for blood donations and how everyone can contribute. The project started with the organization of a blood drive in January, instigated by the shortage of blood supply at the Thai Red Cross Society. Upon realizing the remarkable impact mass blood donations have, The Bangkok Hub is now continuing the effort towards increased blood donations, which includes spreading awareness around how social distancing measures and fear of the pandemic has steered potential donors away, depleting the National Blood Center's blood supply and consequently disrupting the supply chain across Thailand.
The goals collectively aim to change the way people think and talk about blood donation, ultimately improving the state of global health.