The blood donation federation in Santarém has issued a warning regarding declining donation numbers in 2024 and 2025, a trend that continues this year. The reduction in donations is causing concern for healthcare services in the region. A potential contributing factor to this drop is the lack of available healthcare professionals dedicated to blood collection. This staffing shortage may be hindering the ability to efficiently gather donations from willing donors in Santarém. Authorities are investigating the cause and seeking solutions to reverse the negative trend and ensure sufficient blood supplies. The federation emphasizes the critical importance of continued donations to meet the needs of patients. Further analysis is needed to determine the long-term impact of these decreasing donation rates on the healthcare system in Santarém.