Good vibes from knowing you can save lives
Lowered chance of getting a heart attack (for men)
A free blood pressure check
Knowing your blood group.
BENEFITS FOR OTHERS
Blood donation saves the lives of patients in need of emergency care
Allows performance of routine surgeries (operations)
Treats bleeding complications in pregnant women
Makes it possible to do elective cardiac (heart) surgery in children
Improves the lives of sickle cell patients
Helps prevent problems for persons with bleeding disorders (haemophiliacs)
Helps save lives of persons with severe burns
IF YOU ARE TO DONATE BLOOD
Have a healthy and balanced meal within three hours of donating blood
Avoid taking any form of medication within 24 hours of donating
Be well rested and wear loosely fitted garments that will facilitate proper blood circulation.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Blood Donation is safe
There are several steps taken to ensure that the blood you give and the blood others get is healthy
You cannot get HIV and other diseases from giving blood
When you give blood, it will be tested for HIV and other infections
If the blood has any form of disease, it is immediately burned
There is no need to fear needles.
WHERE TO GIVE BLOOD
Persons interested in donating blood should go to the Blood Bank's headquarters, Mondays to Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can also call 922-5181-5.
