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Last updated on: 17 Mar 2023

BLOOD DRIVE - SAVE A LIFE!

RAKMHSU is organizing a Blood Donation Campaign in collaboration with the Standing Committee of Public Health (SCOPH)/IFMSA , UAE and Blood Bank, Saqr Hospital, under the theme

BLOOD DRIVE – SAVE A LIFE!

The Campaign will be held on 20th  March 2023, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm, at the Clinical Skills Lab, RAKCOMS.

CRITERIA FOR DONATION:

  • Blood donor should be a resident of the UAE- Bring emirates ID
  • Good general health conditions at the time of donation
  • Above 18 years old
  • The weight of donors between 18-20 should be above 55Kg
  • Donors’ vitals must be stable at the time of donation


YOU CANNOT DONATE IF YOU:

  • Are pregnant or lactating
  • Have travelled outside the country in the past 7 days
  • Have travelled to endemic countries in the past 3 months
  • Are currently taking antibiotics
  • Have had piercings or tattoos in the past 12 months
  • Are suffering from any infectious diseases
  • Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • Have iron deficiency anemia
  • Have undergone any major surgeries recently
  • Have a history of hepatitis, malaria or blood borne diseases


AFTER DONATION:

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Avoid rigorous activity
  • Eat iron-rich food
  • Keep the bandage on for a few hours