Urgent appeal made for platelet donation in Oman

Oman Thursday 13/January/2022 11:27 AM
By: Times News Service
Urgent appeal made for platelet donation in Oman
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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.