This Christmas please give the gift of life by donating blood. The National Blood Transfusion Service is calling on everyone to make some time to donate.

Donations of all blood types are needed. The entire process takes about an hour, but the actual blood draw is only 8-10 minutes long, the Service said “It’s safe, simple, and saves lives.”

The Service continues to encourage Gozitans to please keep attending donation sessions to help the patients in need get the necessary blood in a timely manner.

The NBTS also advised that is has updated the donor eligibility guidelines removing restrictions on a number of medications. For more information on donor eligibility please call on 22066201 or 79307307 or on free phone 80074313.

The next session in Gozo will be on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, the 24th of December, from 1pm until 5pm, at the Xewkija Community Clinic.

“Your cooperation and generosity are greatly appreciated as always,” the Service said.

The centre is located at the Xewkija Community Clinic, in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.

Important notes from the National Blood Transfusion Service

• Bring your Maltese ID Card, driving licence or passport.

• Drink some water before your donation and have a light snack, not a heavy meal.

• Wear loose fitting clothes/sleeves.

Photo: NBTS

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