Rokiah Mahmud
The Blood Donation Centre of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital and other blood banks nationwide have called on the public to donate blood to replenish stocks in the Sultanate.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) said those wishing to donate blood are encouraged to book a slot via the BloodKad app.
The Blood Donation Centre at RIPAS Hospital is open from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 8am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 4pm; the Blood Bank at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Belait District opens from Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 8am to 11.30am and 1.45pm to 3.30pm; while Blood Bank at Pengiran Isteri Hajjah Mariam Hospital in Temburong District opens from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
A mobile blood donation campaign will be held today and February 24 from 10am to 3pm on the first floor of Mabohai Shopping Complex; February 26 and March 1-2 at Muhibbah Hall of the Brunei-Muara District Office from 9am to 3pm organised by Siam Safetech (B) Sdn Bhd.
For information, contact the centre at 2242424 (ext 5745/6001/6002) or WhatsApp at 8775745, 7375745 or 7175745; or email to bloodbank@moh.gov.bn.