SINGAPORE: Blood donations in Singapore saw a 45 per cent increase right after health authorities appealed to get more donors of A+ and O+ bloodstream last week , mentioned Health Minister Ong Ye Kung upon Thursday (Jul 14).
More blood is still required, however , as the shares for all blood types are still not on healthy levels however, he added.
More than 1, seven hundred donors – representing all blood groups – stepped ahead to donate their blood over the past 4 days, said Mister Ong said within a Facebook post.
“This is a 45 per cent increase from our usual collection – a strong sign associated with unity and assistance from everyone, ” he said.
However , he additional that blood stocks and shares are “not on healthy levels yet”, with those for the negative blood organizations such as A-, B-, O- and AB- “currently running low”.
“So if you are an eligible blood donor, please come forwards, ” Mr Ong said.
In his post last week, Mr Ong said that shares of A+ and O+ blood had been running low and that major elective surgical procedures requiring those 2 blood units were at risk of being delayed.
Those who are fascinated to donate blood may visit giveblood. sg to check their eligibility and create an appointment. Residents may also walk into any blood bank or community blood drive in order to donate.