Urgent need for blood

Blood supplies at the Blood Bank have gone down drastically to the extent that some operations may have to be cancelled. The Blood Bank yesterday said there was a desperate need for 'O positive' and 'A positive' blood. People are urged to donate today...

Blood supplies at the Blood Bank have gone down drastically to the extent that some operations may have to be cancelled.

The Blood Bank yesterday said there was a desperate need for 'O positive' and 'A positive' blood. People are urged to donate today between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Blood Donation Centre, St Luke's Square, Guardamangia, or at Fgura parish hall from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Those who would like to donate blood need to drink plenty of water, avoid fatty foods and present their ID cards.

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