Blood Bank Backlash: Patients Cry Foul Over Missing Blood Donations
In a shocking revelation, patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) are raising alarms over what appears to be a disturbing pattern of blood bank discrepancies. According to firsthand accounts, individuals scheduled for surgery are required to donate two pints of blood in advance as a precautionary measure. However, when the time comes for these patients to reclaim their donated blood, they are met with the startling response of “no blood on ground.”
This has left many in a state of panic, as loved ones are rushed into surgery without the necessary blood supply that was supposedly secured. The situation is further exacerbated by claims that patients are being directed to specific labs, affiliated with the hospital, to purchase blood at steep prices, raising questions about the integrity of the hospital’s practices.
The community’s trust is waning as stories emerge of patients unable to retrieve the full amount of blood they initially donated, despite the hospital’s policy. The outcry is growing louder, with some even questioning whether this constitutes fraud. As the controversy unfolds, many are calling for a thorough investigation into the practices of the Blood Bank department at LASUTH.
