Recently opened plasma center in Jan Yperman Hospital Ieper proves to be a success: already 105 plasma donations

The new plasma center at Jan Yperman Hospital in Ieper has seen 105 donations in its first month, prompting the Red Cross to consider expanding its hours. Plasma donations are increasingly important for medicine, yet Belgium still imports plasma due to low local donations. The center aims to improve accessibility for donors in the region, with 59 returning and 23 new donors contributing. The Red Cross is exploring additional opening days to accommodate growing demand and reduce appointment wait times.