BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: By only spending less than ten minutes of our time, we may be able to save a life with one pint of donated blood. The country is fortunate to have those who are ready to come forward to donate blood voluntarily, Brudirect reported.
During this month of Ramadhan, the Blood Donation Centre is holding a drive only after the Iftar in the evening to give the public the opportunity to donate blood and help boost the blood bank collection for patient needs during Ramadhan.
Just last night, Persatuan Penggiat-Penggiat Seni Tanah Air Brunei (PESTAB) participated in blood drive with local artistes and fans in a bid to extend their good deeds in the fasting month as well as assisting those in need.
Prior to the donation, each donor will first undergo health examination for hypertension and is overall health condition. Every donor is allowed to donate one pint of blood. Members of the public who wish to donate blood can go to the Blood Donation Centre at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital today, as well as on the 14th, 17th and 21st of July between 8.30 pm. and 10:30 pm.