Urgent call for plasma donations at Central Blood Bank

Muscat: Due to low levels of plasma stock, the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS), has urged people with AB (+ve) blood type to donate plasma at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar.

DBBS said in a statement: "We urge persons with blood type AB+ to donate plasma at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar due to the low level of plasma stock. We also encourage platelet donors to volunteer to donate platelets."

“The blood donation hours at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar, from Saturday to Thursday, are from 8 am to 8 pm and on Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. Please book your appointment to donate blood via WhatsApp at 94555648,” DBBS added.