In honor of World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14, 2024, the Health Laboratory team is hosting a blood donation clinic. Individuals are invited to drop in anytime between 9:00 and 16:00 to learn more about blood donation or to donate blood.
World Blood Donor Day aims to raise awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products. It also serves as an opportunity to express gratitude to voluntary blood donors for their life-saving contributions.
Blood donations are essential for saving lives. They assist those facing accidents, surgeries, medical conditions like cancer or blood disorders, and chronic illnesses.
Donating blood offers several health benefits for the donor:
- Improved Blood Flow: Regular donations can improve circulation and reduce the risk of arterial blockages, lowering the risk of heart attacks.
- Balanced Iron Levels: Donating helps regulate iron stores, potentially reducing the risk of iron overload and related health issues.
- Early Detection of Potential Issues: Blood donation screenings can reveal underlying health concerns.
- Reduced Cancer Risk: Studies suggest regular blood donation may reduce the risk of certain cancers.
After donating, participants will receive a refreshing beverage and complimentary blood tests provided by the lab.
During a whole blood donation, approximately 450ml (a little less than one pint) of blood is collected.
Eligibility for donating depends on one's blood type:
- O+: Can donate to O+, A+, B+, AB+
- A+: Can donate to A+, AB+
- B+: Can donate to B+, AB+
- AB+: Can donate to AB+ only
Compatibility for receiving blood is also determined by blood type:
- O+: Can receive from O+, O-
- A+: Can receive from A+, A-, O+, O-
- B+: Can receive from B+, B-, O+, O-
- AB+: Can receive from all blood types
For further information, please contact:
Laboratory team at tel: 22500 Ext: 2033 or 2034 or 2110
Health Promotion team at tel: 22500 Ext: 2098 or 2094
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