Facebook makes its blood donation feature available in more places. The social media company announced this expansion today. The goal is simple. Facebook wants to help people find opportunities to donate blood nearby. This feature connects blood donors directly with hospitals and blood banks needing donations.
(Facebook Expands Its Blood Donations Feature)
Now, people in more countries can use this tool. Facebook added several new locations. The company did not list every new country. Facebook confirmed the feature is growing significantly. This builds on its earlier availability in places like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Facebook hopes this helps meet critical blood supply shortages.
The feature works inside the Facebook app. People can sign up to be blood donors on their profiles. Hospitals and blood banks can post requests for specific blood types when they need them. The system then alerts nearby donors who match the need. This helps get donations faster. Facebook says it protects user privacy. Personal contact details are not shared publicly.
(Facebook Expands Its Blood Donations Feature)
Facebook started this project back in 2017. It began first in India. The results were positive. Millions of people signed up as potential donors. Many lives were reportedly saved through these connections. Facebook believes technology can help solve real-world problems. Expanding the blood donation feature is part of that effort. The company is committed to growing this initiative globally.