Where was the world's first blood bank introduced?
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Belgium
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Germany
Answer
The world's first blood bank was established in Belgium in 1937 by Dr. Jules Bordet, a renowned Belgian immunologist and microbiologist. It was a groundbreaking initiative that revolutionized medical practices and paved the way for the safe storage and transfusion of blood, subsequently saving countless lives. Dr. Bordet's pioneering work laid the foundation for modern blood banking systems worldwide.
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