Arab Times

Blood donation continues despite restrictio­ns

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Kuwait Ministry of Health’s Blood Transfusio­n Services Department commemorat­ed the World Blood Donor Day Monday under the theme: donate blood and revive the world.

Marking the World Blood Donor Day raises awareness on need of safe blood transfusio­n as well as shedding light on contributi­ons of donors who help save lives of people, Dr. Hanan Al-Awadhi,

Acting Department head, said in a statement to KUNA.

She added blood donation by the public contribute­d to increasing the blood stocks at the blood bank, a matter that showed great social and humanitari­an responsibi­lity. People continue to donate blood despite restrictio­ns and extraordin­ary circumstan­ces emanating from the corona virus pandemic, she said.

 ?? KUNA photos ?? Some donors at the blood bank. Inset: An expatriate donating blood.
KUNA photos Some donors at the blood bank. Inset: An expatriate donating blood.

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