Welcare Hospital is partnering with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre for its November Blood Donation Drive, which will be held on 15 November at Welcare Hospital.

A specially-equipped blood collection bus will be located at Welcare Hospital’s main entrance on Sunday 15 November 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 65 years
• You do not weigh less than 55kgs
• You have not given blood in the last three months
• You are not taking any medication for hypertension
• You are not pregnant, or a lactating mother
• You have not visited an Asian country including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the last six months. (As per UAE Government guidelines, due to the increased risk of contracting infectious diseases in tropical and sub-tropical areas)
• You do not suffer from anaemia, hepatitis or other medical disorders. (These will be assessed onsite.)

If you require any further information or advice on your eligibility to donate, or to arrange an appointment for donation, please call: 04 213 7254.