Blood banks and hospitals in Karachi are facing a shortage as the government imposed a lockdown in the city to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Many blood units and hospitals had to cancel their donation drives because of directives against large gatherings. People have also been instructed to practice social distancing.
As many people are too scared to leave their houses, blood banks and different organisations are allowing people to donate blood at their homes.
The Indus Hospital and Omair Sana Foundation among others are sending their own vehicles to the homes of prospective donors. A representative of the Indus Hospital has said that they were facing a shortage as cancer and thalassemia patients require blood every day. “We usually meet the requirement by holding regular drives at universities, offices and factories
