Prologue
Blood transfusion plays a crucial role saving countless lives worldwide. Approximately 234 million major operations, 63 million trauma-induced surgeries, 31 million cancer-related procedures, and 10 million pregnancy-related complications require blood transfusions annually. In 2025, according to the e-Raktkosh, India requires an average of 14.6 million blood units annually, but our country faces a consistent shortfall of around 1 million units per year.
Blood transfusion plays a crucial role saving countless lives worldwide. Approximately 234 million major operations, 63 million trauma-induced surgeries, 31 million cancer-related procedures, and 10 million pregnancy-related complications require blood transfusions annually. In 2025, according to the e-Raktkosh, India requires an average of 14.6 million blood units annually, but our country faces a consistent shortfall of around 1 million units per year.
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