EXPLAINED: What is the rare Bombay blood group and how is it different from other blood groups?
Bombay blood group, a rare blood type, was first discovered in Bombay in 1952, and hence christened as Bombay Blood.
www.timesnownews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting:
- Bombay blood group (HH) remains an extremely rare phenotype first identified in Mumbai in 1952. It requires compatible donors with the same Bombay phenotype for transfusions and, in some cases, for organ transplants, presenting ongoing challenges for supply and logistics [cite ][cite ].
- There have been recent hospital-level needs in India for Bombay-type blood, with reports of requests for this rare blood in Mumbai and some regional centers, highlighting the ongoing demand and donor-network gaps for this phenotype [cite ].
- Public awareness and donor-network efforts continue to exist through dedicated Bombay blood group donor drives and organizations aiming to connect Bombay-type donors with patients in need, though precise prevalence remains extremely low worldwide (roughly a few in several million) [cite ].
If you’d like, I can pull a few up-to-date sources and summarize any specific stories (e.g., recent transplant cases or donor drives) with direct citations. Would you like me to do that?