In India, Facebook used to find blood donors in emergencies

In India, Facebook used to find blood donors in emergencies

India29 Nov 2011
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Hospitals around the world depend on blood donors for the treatment of patients in emergency situations, as well as for the treatment of patients with ongoing conditions. Some blood types, however, are less common than others, making it harder to find matches. Now in India, Socialblood is taking advantage of Facebook to connect people of the same blood group, facilitating blood donations in emergency situations.

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