Maria Antónia Escoval
Maria Antónia Escoval is the president of the Instituto Português do Sangue da Transplantação (IPST), an organization dedicated to blood donation and transplantation services in Portugal. Recently, she has been in the news for her appeal for blood donations following a seasonal decline in blood reserves due to respiratory viruses. Under her leadership, the IPST has highlighted the urgent need for donations from specific blood groups to support patients requiring transfusions, particularly in light of increased transplant surgeries and ongoing medical needs. Escoval's call emphasizes the collective responsibility to contribute to life-saving blood supplies during critical times.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,337 | $240,000 | 149$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 6,337 | $240,000 | 149$ |
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Portugal:
Maria Antónia Escoval is the president of the IPST, explaining the seasonal blood donation shortages.
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Portugal:
Maria Antónia Escoval is the president of the Instituto Português do Sangue da Transplantação (IPST) and has called for blood donations due to seasonal shortages.
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