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UAE, November 29, 2016 - The Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Study Centre of the Ministry of Health and wellness and Prevention (MOHAP) will certainly hold a blood donation campaign from November 30 to December 3, 2016 as part of its tasks during UAE Martyrs' Day and National Day.

Dr. Hussein Abdel-Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary of MOHAP's Assistant Industry - Health Centers and Clinics, claimed that the campaign forms component of the Ministry's party of National Day and Martyrs' Day, as well as its continuous initiative to reinforce its blood transfusion services in accordance with the most effective techniques in the area. Blood banks and transfusion centers belong to the government health and wellness authority's critical purpose to give quality health care services to the local community based on international standards.

Dr. Al Rand stated that UAE residents and residents are the finest examples of selfless giving through blood donation in order to conserve the lives of people need of transfusion such as those with thalassemia, that are readied to go through open-heart surgery, or who struggle with severe cases of bleeding due to traffic accidents He added that the Ministry aims to make certain the consistent schedule of blood to meet individuals' requirements in federal government and private healthcare facilities, keeping in mind the value of such campaigns in elevating awareness on business social responsibility, according to international ideal practices and requirements.

He urged citizens and residents to participate in blood contributions both at the main university hospital in Sharjah or in blood bank sub-units in the North Emirates. The campaign will proceed for 3 days in all sub-units in the North Emirates and will certainly be open everyday from 8am to 8pm.

Mona Sulaiman Al Ali, Managing Director of the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research study Centre, highlighted the readiness of the center for the blood donation activities, consisting of all of its blood banks in the Northern Emirates, and will certainly give all the necessities to help with the process for blood donors.

Al Ali stated that besides supporting the spirit of giving and responsibility, contributing blood also has a favorable impact on benefactors' wellness. Volunteers of both genders aged 18 to 65 years are certified to give blood if they are in health. The amount of blood taken out from donors varies from 350 to 450 ml and is maintained in three separate components. This quantity could save the lives of 3 individuals.

Blood donation is a year-long activity at the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, and could be taken part in either with appointments or campaigns held at the facility and sub-unit blood banks or through mobile buses equipped with the latest hardware and designed inning accordance with international wellness standards.

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