Jena, September 30, 2026 – The supply of blood products is severely strained both nationwide and in Jena. The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has issued an alert as reserves have declined significantly.
- Event: Acute shortage of blood products
- Location: Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ), Institut für Klinische Transfusionsmedizin Jena gGmbH
- Special campaign: Double compensation for whole blood donations until October 1
- Requirement: Approximately 80 blood products daily
Urgent call for blood donations
The Institut für Klinische Transfusionsmedizin Jena gGmbH is urgently calling on the public to donate, offering extended opening hours and a financial incentive. Anyone who donates whole blood by October 1 will receive double the standard compensation.
At the UKJ alone, approximately 80 blood products are required daily. The regular blood depot is designed to hold around 600 units to ensure patient care. Since blood products have a limited shelf life and cannot be manufactured artificially, the hospital relies on continuous donations.
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Blutkonserven am UKJ sind knapp
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