Despite the demand for blood and blood donors in hospitals and blood banks, a whopping number of blood units are wasted every year. Contrary to supply and demand, the increasing number of blood units is wasted every day! According to state government records, a total of 60,000-plus blood units are discarded every year in both government and private blood banks. While a few units are discarded for damage in blood bags or insufficient quality, an even more number of units are discarded for being 'outdated'!

Despite the demand for blood and blood donors in hospitals and blood banks, a whopping number of blood units are wasted every year. Contrary to supply and demand, the increasing number of blood units is wasted every day! According to state government records, a total of 60,000-plus blood units are discarded every year in both government and private blood banks. While a few units are discarded for damage in blood bags or insufficient quality, an even more number of units are discarded for being 'outdated'!