The National Blood Transfusion Service said that it would like to thank the 47 people who donated blood at the Xewkija Clinic last Sunday.
With such encouraging results from Gozitans donating blood, the Service would also like to thank everyone, who in one way or another, is contributing to this human charity mission.
Meanwhile, the next chance to make donations at the Centre in Xewkija is on the Public Holiday of L-Imnarja, which falls on Tuesday, the 29th of June, from 8am to 1pm (last registration until 1pm).
The centre is located at the Xewkija Clinic, in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.
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.
People with a fever or flu symptoms should wait 7 days before donating blood.
Anyone taking the vaccine must allow 48 hours to elapse before donating blood.
A blood donor must allow 7 days to elapse before taking the Covid-19 vaccine.
To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here [1].
The next chance to donate blood in Gozo after Tuesday, will be Sunday, the 4th of July, from 8am till 1pm.