Overview

• The DRK’s latest barometer shows inventories of blood groups 0-, 0+ and A- are currently low in Baden-Württemberg and Hesse.
• A spokesperson for the DRK blood donation service said there is no immediate shortage but stressed the need for daily donations to sustain patient care.
• Donor turnout falls during summer vacations as people travel or face heat-related discomfort, further straining regional supplies.
• Regional initiatives such as leisure park drives and mobile units have been launched to attract donors and prevent potential shortfalls.
• In neighboring Saxony, the DRK reports a stable supply with about 2,500 weekly donations, aided by cooler weather easing the usual summer decline.