Next month is Pink October – breast cancer awareness month, and in Gozo there will be four blood donation sessions taking place organised by the National Blood Transfusion Service, with the first on Tuesday, the 5th of October.
The Service is calling on the public to be aware of the need for blood to help others in need at this time and therefore Gozitans are being requested to please take the time to make a donation on one of the dates shown below. Giving blood is an essential service, “that cannot be neglected.”
Donations 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
5th October from 1:00pm-5:00pm
19th October from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday – last registration 1:00pm
10th October 8:00am to 1:00pm
24th October 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.
Important notes
Those who have undergone the swab test, whether routine or due to travel, are asked to wait until a negative Covid-19 test result is given
It is recommended to follow the advice of the health authorities and take the Covid-19 vaccine. In this case, they must wait 48 hours after receiving the vaccine before going to donate blood, while those who have a fever or flu symptoms must wait for 7 days.
To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here [1].