WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps

Jun 12, 2026 - 15:01
WHO report shows progress in blood safety, but there are worrying gaps
Every day, safe blood helps save the lives of women experiencing childbirth complications, accident victims, cancer patients and people living with chronic diseases. Yet despite decades of progress, access to lifesaving blood remains deeply unequal, with shortages continuing to put lives at risk in many lower-income countries, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.