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The NHS releases a pressing need for blood donations following an IT cyberattack that makes it difficult for hospitals to match patients.

The National Health Service (NHS) has issued an urgent need for O blood donors in response to a cyberattack that has impacted some of London's biggest hospitals.

Last updated: 2024/06/10 at 12:12 PM
Published June 10, 2024
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According to NHS Trusts, a significant ransomware attack on Tuesday wrecked havoc on primary care services as well as King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’, which includes the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and the Royal Brompton.
On Monday, it had targeted Synnovis, a pathology partner. It resulted in the cancellation of several surgeries and had a “major impact” on services, especially blood transfusions.

Hospitals were unable to match patients’ blood as rapidly as they had in the past due to the IT assault.

It is believed that Qilin, a cybercrime gang based in Russia, was responsible for the attack.

To increase supplies, NHS Blood and Transplant is now requesting that all O-Positive and O-Negative donors schedule appointments at one of the 25 NHS donation centers in London.

Because blood has a 35-day shelf life and is necessary for surgeries and other operations, supplies must be regularly refilled.
Additionally, with the recent half-term and the two bank holidays in May, equities are reportedly low.

O-negative blood is utilized in emergencies and is referred to as the universal donor blood type because it can be given to anyone.

Type O-negative patients comprise just 8% of the population, yet they account for 15% of hospital orders.

The most prevalent blood type is O-positive, which is given to anyone and is present in 35% of donors.

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