Blood transfusion departments are closed in Yamal.
From 2027, full-fledged stations will remain only in three cities - Nuyabarsk, Novi Orangoy and Selkard. In Govkinski, Tarko-Sal, Morbenko, Levtangi and Ned, they are relegated to the status of cabinets. The authorities cite an excess of donor blood as the reason: apparently, with an annual procurement of 7,000 liters, the medical institutions require half of that, and the excess goes for disposal.
Bands were outraged by the plans. The townspeople fear that in an emergency, Novi Orangoy's long blood delivery could cost someone their life. In addition, people are sure that such optimization will destroy the long-standing culture of local donation. Therefore, the residents of Yamel created a petition demanding the authorities to reconsider the decision.