Welcare Hospital announces bi-annual life-saving Blood Donation Drive
Dubai’s residents invited to help save lives by donating blood on June 24th
Welcare Hospital, a leading provider of healthcare in the Middle East, has partnered once again with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, for its bi-annual Blood Donation Drive, which will be held on Tuesday 24th June at Welcare Hospital.
Healthy blood is required for a number of different medical purposes, including treating patients in emergencies and for treating people who have cancer, thalassaemia, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses or blood disorders; and some people require regular blood transfusions to live.
“There is no substitute for human blood, and healthy donors are the only source of blood for those that need it. We are therefore requesting that healthy residents of Dubai come and join in this noble cause by donating their blood, and encouraging their friends and families to participate. In donating blood, they can help to change- and even save lives,” commented Dr. Lalit Uchil, Specialist Physician at Welcare Ambulatory Care Center.
A specially-equipped blood collection bus will be located at Welcare Hospital’s main entrance on Tuesday 24th June between 09:00- 14:00 hrs, and can accommodate up to eight donors at a time. The mobile unit will be staffed by three technicians and two consulting doctors, who will assess the donor’s eligibility, and will be ready to answer any questions or queries about the process. A valid ID will be required before donation.
You can donate blood if…
You are healthy and aged between 18 and 60 years
You have not already given blood in the last 3 months
You are not taking any medication for hypertension
You are not pregnant, or a women with a baby less than 9 months old
You haven’t visited an Asian country including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the last 6 months. (This is due to the increased risk of contacting infectious diseases in tropical and sub-tropical areas - as per UAE Government regulations)
You do not suffer from anemia, hepatitis or other medical disorders. (These will be assessed onsite.)
If you require any further information or advice on your eligibility to donate, please call Welcare Hospital on its specially dedicated Blood Donation hotline: 04 213 7254.
