Donate your blood and save lives, says MRCS
SIBU: A total of 750 blood donors attended the World Blood Donor Day cum Recognition 2022 here yesterday (July 16). Speaking at the ceremony, Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu adviser, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau hoped all the donors will continue giving blood. “Encourage your family members and friends who are in good health to […]
Save lives, donate blood
KUCHING: You can be a hero in the local community to save more lives by donating your blood. By donating a pint of blood which normally consists of 450ml of blood, you are able to save up to three lives. In addition to that, blood donors are able to benefit in terms of health and […]
Ministry staff donate blood in Mukah Hospital
MUKAH: Nine staff members of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Mukah branch donated blood at Mukah Hospital here last Monday (Aug 24). The ministry’s Mukah branch head Salihin Den said the charitable activity was organised in conjunction with the National Merdeka Month 2021. He added initially 14 came for the noble cause, but only […]
Calling all B, O blood donors
KUCHING: The Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is appealing to all to come forward and donate blood to ensure continuous and sufficient blood stock for patients. The blood bank is currently facing a shortage of blood types B and O. The SGH Blood Bank mobile unit will be at the SGH Blood Bank […]
Miri Hospital wants your blood
KUCHING: A transfusion medicine specialist at Miri Hospital Dr Norkhazarina Omar has appealed to the public to donate blood especially during the current Covid-19 pandemic as the blood bank here is facing low supply. “Our donations have decreased down to 50 percent for the past three weeks. All blood types are needed now, especially during […]
Come forward to donate blood, OKUs urged
SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu chairman Chua Hiong Kee urged people with disabilities come forward to donate blood. He said there are no laws in the country prohibiting these groups from coming forward to donate blood. “Although they are disabled but their blood is like other normal human beings,” he said when met by […]
Kindly donate blood, says Dr Sim
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged the people to participate in blood donation campaigns held throughout Sarawak. According to Sim, some 70 bags of blood are needed by the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) blood bank alone on a daily basis. “Every 14 days, our blood replenishes itself. […]
