Description: In sparsely populated areas, there may be long travel times to the nearest hospital. Weather can also present challenges in getting patients quickly to the necessary treatment. In some cases, patients will be dependent on blood transfusions to stay alive until the nearest treatment facility can be reached. This can be addressed through a walking blood bank program in local communities.
Affiliation: Senior Advisor – Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
Bio: Carl-Fredrik Donjem has a military background, studied medicine in Tromsø and has an MBA focusing on leadership from Nord University. Is now working on health preparedness in the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
Affiliation: Northern Norway Regional Health Authority