Donating Blood, an Act of Love to Save Lives
The Ministry of Health (MINSA), through its Blood Bank, carried out a voluntary blood donation drive this Thursday at the Dr. Fernando Vélez Paiz Occidental Hospital.
TL;DR
- MINSA held a voluntary blood donation drive at Dr. Fernando Vélez Paiz Occidental Hospital.
- Donating blood is an act of love, solidarity, and generosity that saves lives.
- Voluntary donations are crucial for hospitals to meet their blood supply needs.
- The blood bank distributes hemocomponents to all hospitals.
- Donation drives are scheduled every two months with a goal of 50-60 donations.
- Requirements for donation include identification, age (17-65), weight (110 lbs+), good health, and willingness to donate.
- Blood recipients include cancer patients, hemophilia patients, complications during childbirth, surgeries, accidents, and medical emergencies.
- Donated plasma must be stored between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius.