We recommend you to have an adequate sleep before the blood donation day and a healthy meal four hours prior to blood donation. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid fatty foods.

Donation of blood means a few minutes to you but a lifetime for someone somewhere,one day that someone could be a close relative, a friend, a loved one or even you.A single pint can save three lives, a single gesture can create million smiles.Each unit of blood is divided into various components each of which can be used by different recipients for various purposes.Tears of a mother cannot save her child , but your blood can.

In the short time it took to read the above paragraph, 11 people needed blood.

Will you help? Schedule your donation here.

• Age & Weight: You must be at least 18 years old and 45kgs to donate to the general blood supply.
  The upper age limit for blood donation is 65 years as long as you are well with no restrictions or limitations to your activities.
• Health: General good health, mentally alert and physically fit
• Hemoglobin: >12.5g/dl
• Last donation was before 90 days
• Hypertension- Accepted stable uncomplicated hypertension controlled by medication (don’t forget to take your medicines on the day of donation)
• Diabetic- Accepted if blood glucose levels are under control with Tablets only. (don’t forget to take your medicines on the day of donation)