Healthcare
Blood donor federation warns of critical shortages at Santarém Hospital
The Hospital Distrital de Santarém is at the threshold of canceling surgeries due to a chronic shortage of blood reserves. The hospital confirms high pressure on its supplies and notes it is managing stock strictly, prioritizing urgent cases while relying on the national network to maintain supplies.
Why it mattersIf you are scheduled for elective surgery at the Hospital Distrital de Santarém, be aware that your procedure could be delayed or adjusted due to these shortages, though the hospital is currently prioritizing urgent care.
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