NHS issues urgent plea for blood donations after cyber-attack delays life-saving transfusions

The NHS is calling for people, particularly those with O-type blood, to donate following a cyber attack on the health service’s IT networks. The attack, believed to be perpetrated by Russian group Qilin, disrupted operations including blood testing at major hospitals such as St Thomas’ in London. An appeal has been issued for O-type donors to replenish supplies, as this type is universal and can be used safely in all patients.