Building awareness: Introducing education about blood‐product donation in the school

Brief Summary

Blood and plasma products play crucial roles in the
healthcare system, being used for many life-saving treatments
such as surgeries, cancer therapies, treating burn
victims, and managing chronic conditions such as hemophilia
and multiple types of anemia. Because of their
importance, they can be considered strategic resources
just like energy and water.1 However, in many countries,
there is a critical shortage of plasma donors,2,3 alongside
a noticeable absence of ethnic diversity within the blooddonor
base.4–6

These matters are not mere “logistical concerns” but
they touch upon the broader issue of existing and potential
healthcare system vulnerabilities and equitable access
to healthcare services.