Securing blood in crisis: Lessons from Japan's earthquake disasters and evolving preparedness

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Nelson Hirokazu Tsuno · Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan

Hitoshi Okazaki · Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan

Yutaka Nagura · The University of Tokyo

Yoshikazu Maruyama · Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing

Yoichi Koyama · Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan

Takeshi Ishii · Japanese Red Cross Society, Japan

Takaichi Otokuni

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Japan's experience highlights the importance of integrated management systems, robust communication infrastructure and diversified transport options in maintaining blood supply during disasters. These strategies offer a model for enhancing blood service resilience in disaster-prone regions globally.

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Blood donation and transfusion practices Disaster Response and Management Facility Location and Emergency Management

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Published in: Vox Sanguinis

DOI: 10.1111/vox.70208

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