Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements in blood management information systems in China, emphasizing real-time monitoring of blood supply and demand, and the importance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives. Group 1: Blood Management System - The national blood management information system allows for real-time dynamic management of blood collection, supply, testing, and inventory [1] - Blood inventory can now be monitored daily, providing timely alerts on blood supply and demand situations [1] Group 2: Utilization of Donated Blood - Donated blood is primarily used for critical patients in emergency rooms, surgical patients, patients with blood disorders, and in emergency scenarios like disaster relief [1] - The concept of "autologous blood transfusion" allows patients to donate blood prior to surgery for their own use, enhancing safety and efficiency [2] Group 3: Blood Fees and Regulations - Blood fees cover the costs associated with blood collection, processing, storage, transportation, and management, rather than the value of the blood itself [2] - The law stipulates that voluntary blood donors are exempt from these fees when they require blood for clinical use [2] - By 2025, the National Health Commission aims to streamline the process for blood fee exemptions for donors, ensuring online processing across all blood stations and medical institutions [2] Group 4: Service Improvements for Donors - Over ten thousand cross-province blood fee exemption applications have been processed through the voluntary blood donation certificate mini-program [3] - Local health commissions and blood stations are simplifying the blood fee exemption process to better serve donors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission of China reported a decline in voluntary blood donations globally, with China facing significant blood supply and demand imbalances, leading to increased clinical blood needs and ongoing regional blood shortages in 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Blood Donation Trends - There has been a noticeable decrease in voluntary blood donations over the past two years due to various factors [1]. - The slogan for World Blood Donor Day 2023 is "Donate Blood, Share Hope, Save Lives," aimed at encouraging more people to participate in voluntary blood donation activities [1]. Group 2: Blood Fee Waiver Initiative - The National Health Commission has launched the "Blood Fee Waiver with One Visit" project to facilitate blood donors in processing fee waivers online, regardless of location [2]. - The initiative utilizes the "National Electronic Voluntary Blood Donation Certificate" WeChat mini-program to streamline the application process for cross-province fee waivers, with thousands of applications processed to date [2]. - Efforts are being made to enhance the interconnectivity of military and civilian blood donation systems, ensuring timely and comprehensive recording and querying of donation information [2]. Group 3: Health and Safety of Blood Donors - Individuals meeting the national health standards for blood donors can participate in blood donation, which includes health inquiries, physical examinations, and blood tests to ensure donor safety [3]. - Blood must maintain traceability throughout the donation, preparation, testing, and clinical transfusion processes, with results communicated to donors via SMS or WeChat [3]. Group 4: Impact of Blood Donation on Health - Blood donation has minimal impact on the total blood volume in the body, and any temporary dizziness or fatigue experienced by some donors is a normal physiological response [4]. - Post-donation, the body quickly replenishes blood volume, and normal dietary habits are sufficient for recovery, with recommendations to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activities for 48 hours [4].