1 comment.Four opportunities to donate blood this month in Gozo
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This month, the National Blood Transfusion Service is requesting Gozitans to please show their support to patients in hospital by donating blood in Gozo on one of the four dates that are shown below, the first one being Sunday, the 4th of May.
The National Blood Transfusion Service also appealed for help to keep the blood supply stable by committing to becoming a regular donor.
The NBTS 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.
Donations can be made at the District Health Centre in Xewkija, located in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club:
Sundays – 8am-1pm, last registration 1:00pm
4th May
18th May
Tuesdays – 1pm-5pm, last registration 5:00pm
13th May
27th May
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
Maybe its about time Malta looked at changing the rules about a lot of British people being unable to give blood due to CJD.