There's an urgent need for people with type O-negative blood to donate

    Thursday, 31 July 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Only 7 per cent of people in Canada have O-negative blood which is vital in emergency care when seconds count.

    Canadian Blood Services is calling on all donors with O-negative type blood to donate as soon as they can. O-negative blood is compatible with all blood types, and can be given to any patient. Only 7 per cent of people in Canada have O-negative blood which is vital in emergency care when seconds count. Demand is high for O-negative blood this summer, but donors of all types are encouraged to make a plan to donate this summer. Visit blood.ca for more information. 

     

     

     

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