Algerian authorities are mobilizing for blood donation campaigns. They have decided to turn to technology to implement an innovative system in order to better manage these activities.

Algeria's Ministry of Health has launched a new digital platform to facilitate blood donations nationwide. Accessible via the Ministry's official website, the tool aims to enhance coordination between donors and blood transfusion centers while centralizing data on national blood needs.

Specifically, the platform allows citizens to register as donors, receive real-time updates on blood drives, and locate the nearest donation centers. In turn, center administrators can better plan collection campaigns and update their stock levels based on identified needs. This digital system is part of a broader strategy to modernize Algeria's blood collection network.

The initiative comes amid a steady increase in demand for blood products. It follows the second edition of the "Bank of Life" operation, which Algerian Radio launched in October 2024. Concurrently, the National Association of Algerian Pharmacists began a blood donation awareness campaign in June 2025, utilizing pharmacies as information hubs.

In the first half of 2024, over 354,000 units of blood were collected from 256 blood transfusion centers across the country. This represents a 5.49% increase compared to the same period in 2023. By combining a digital approach with citizen engagement, authorities hope to sustain collection efforts throughout the year, moving beyond the typical peaks of solidarity seen during specific times.

By Adoni Conrad Quenum,

Editing by Feriol Bewa