World Blood Donor Day
Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often: QU Health, Qatar University, is proud to share its health pulse on World Blood Donor Day, June 14, 2023. This annual event, established by Qatar and the World Health Organization, aims to express gratitude to volunteer blood donors for their life-saving contributions.
Contrary to a common myth, donating blood is not harmful to the donor’s health. In fact, it offers numerous benefits, such as reactivating blood circulation and stimulating bone marrow cells, enhancing overall efficacy.
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As a donor, you also receive comprehensive laboratory screening tests for infectious diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, HTLV, malaria (if indicated), and syphilis.
Additionally, blood donation lowers blood pressure, eliminates headaches, and boosts vitality, giving you more energy and lifelines.
Any concerns or issues are addressed by the Blood Donor Center at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), offering counseling and appropriate medical referrals if needed.
To become a blood donor, you must be between the ages of 18 and 65, and it’s important to relax, get enough sleep, and have a snack before donating.
Donors are required to have a QID and should be free of skin lesions and piercings.
For more information please contact: Mr. Tameem Hadwan, Teaching Assistant of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences.
Email:hadwan@qu.edu.qa