Urgent appeal made for platelet donation in Oman

Muscat: The Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS) has made an urgent appeal to people with A- , AB- and O- blood types to donate platelets at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar today.

"We appeal to the holders of  A- , AB- and O-  blood types to donate platelets at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar today and in the coming days, due to the increased need for platelets in patients," DBBS said in a statement.

DBBS added that we also ask those who wish to donate platelets to book pre-appointment via WhatsApp at 94555648.