Blood donation

Health news

Blood donations in Romania surge with meal voucher scheme

The number of blood donors in Romania has surged following a significant increase in the value of meal ticket vouchers.

12 March 2024

Health news

New sickle cell 'blood matching' test to reduce treatment side effects

The new blood group genotyping test uses DNA analysis to match people with the most compatible blood.

29 January 2024

Health news

Do Europe's blood donation policies still refer to sexual orientation?

On World Blood Donor Day, Euronews looks at the differences in blood donation policies across the European Union.

14 June 2023

Health news

Lab-grown blood transfused into volunteers in groundbreaking trial

Transfusions with the red blood cells grown in a laboratory could transform the lives of patients with sickle cell disease.

7 November 2022

Austria

Austria to lower hurdles for LGBT+ citizens to donate blood

Health Minister Johannes Rauch said the country was "putting an end to discrimination from another age".

20 May 2022

France

French MPs debate ending restrictions on gay blood donors

French MPs are debating whether to stop making some gay men wait four months before they are allowed to donate blood.

29 July 2020