There will be the opportunity to make a much needed blood donation at any of the four sessions that will be taking place in Gozo during May.

They can be made at the District Health Centre in Xewkija, located in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club on any of the dates shown below:

Tuesdays – last registration 5:00pm

4th May from 1:00pm-5:00pm

18th May from 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sunday – last registration 1:00pm

9th May 8:00am to 1:00pm

23rd May 8:00am to 1:00pm.

The Service reminds everyone that it is important to always take your Identity Card, or Driving License or Maltese Passport and to drink plenty of water beforehand. Also, please encourage others to donate if possible.

Anyone currently waiting to take a Covid-19 test, or who has had the test and is waiting for the result, cannot give blood before receiving a negative result.

Anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 will be able to donate blood 4 weeks from the last symptoms.

Anyone taking the vaccine must allow 7 days to elapse before donating blood.

A blood donor must allow 7 days to elapse before taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

The Service stressed that due to the Covid-19 situation all necessary measures are being taken to protect anyone who comes to donate blood, as well as the professionals who provide them with a service.

The Service stressed that due to the Covid-19 situation all necessary measures are being taken to protect anyone who comes to donate blood, as well as the professionals who provide them with a service.

To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here.

The last date for blood donations in April is on Sunday, the 25th from 8am to 1pm.

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