Blood bank needs donors

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The National, Tuesday July 31st, 2012

THE blood bank at the Port Moresby General Hospital is making an urgent appeal for blood donations.
National Blood Service manager Dr Merrilyn Mathias said
yesterday the supply in the country’s 35 blood banks was not enough to meet demand.
“We need at least 150 bags of blood a day at Port Moresby General Hospital for the next two weeks on standby for any emergency that may arise and for our in-patients.
“We are appealing to the public to come forward and donate blood.
“Also because our annual open heart programme begins this week and we need the extra blood to cater for these heart patients,” Mathias said. 
“Please advice that anyone aged above 16 and healthy, not on any drugs or medications and females who are not pregnant can donate blood.” 
They will also receive free blood test and pressure check.
Should you wish to donate blood, call Dr Mathias or coordinator of the blood bank on 7223 6142.