Urgent appeal made for blood donation in Oman

Muscat: The Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS), has made an urgent appeal to people with B (-ve) to donate blood today at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar.  

DBBS said in a statement :"We are requesting blood type 'B negative' donors to come forward and donate blood today at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar, as the demand for this blood type is increasing dramatically, and we are facing a large drop in the supply of this type." 

"Blood donation hours at the Central Blood Bank (Baushar) are from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and on Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For inquiries or to book an appointment to donate blood, please contact WhatsApp at 94555648," DBBS added.