The blood bank at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru.
THE cancellation of donation drives in compliance with the movement control order and the National Recovery Plan (NRP) this year could see a drop of between 20% to 30% of blood collected in Johor.
Dr Mohd Redzuan Abdullah, a transfusion medicine specialist at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) blood bank, said that about 70% to 80% of blood collection was obtained from donation drives held statewide.
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The blood bank at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru.
People donating blood at Hospital Sultan Aminah in Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
Dr Mohd Redzuan says about 70% to 80% of blood collection is obtained from donation drives held statewide.
Continuous blood donation from the public is important to maintain a safe level of blood stock.
A screenshot of the Jadual Kempen Derma Darah Johor Bahru Facebook page.
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