The blood bank in the Canary Islands has experienced a recovery after a donation crisis, collecting a total of 25,609 donations in the first five months of the year. This increase represents 536 more donations compared to the same period last year, translating to an average of three additional donors per day.
The Department of Health reported that from January to May 2026, 25,609 donations were recorded across all islands, compared to 26,073 the previous year. The General Directorate of Blood Donation and Hemotherapy handled the largest volume of activity, with 19,055 donations, 211 more than in 2025, thanks to continuous promotion efforts throughout the autonomous community.
Donations made directly at hospitals also showed growth, increasing by 5.22% to reach 6,554. The favorable trend continues in the first ten days of June, with 213 additional donations compared to the same period last year.
A key factor for this progress has been the opening of donation points in the four hospitals during weekends, which has improved accessibility and adapted the service to the population's needs, according to the Administration.
To ensure generational replacement amidst the retirement of regular donors (the maximum age is 65, and 60 to donate for the first time), Health has conducted awareness campaigns in 86 educational centers. These initiatives have motivated 3,368 people to donate, resulting in 2,760 donations and the incorporation of 674 new donors into the Canarian database.
On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, recently celebrated, the Department highlighted the importance of periodic donation at an event in La Laguna. This event honored the most consistent donors of the islands, recognizing their contribution to the donation system.
The efforts of various entities and organizations from the health, business, associative, educational, and sports sectors, as well as security forces, were recognized for their significant contribution to promoting blood donation in the Canary Islands.
