Appeal to boost blood stocks

THE ISLAND’S blood banks yesterday appealed to donors to make blood donations ahead of the coming long weekend,

Blood Bank head Socrates Menelaou said the reminder was necessary at a time when a lot of the public was on holiday and blood donations were low.

Although there were currently no blood shortages, Menelaou urged donors to make a quick stop at their nearest blood bank to ensure there were no problems.

Menelaou said blood donations could be made at all district hospitals, except Nicosia, including Famagusta, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos from 7.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday. In Nicosia blood donations could be made at the Engomi Health Centre from 7.30am to 8pm and on Saturday mornings until 2pm.

Organised public blood drives have also been arranged at a number of village communities during the second half of the month including August 16 in Polystypou at 8pm, August 17 in Galata at 7.30pm, August 18 in Aska at 7.30pm, August 21 in Kyperounda at 9.30am and August 29 in Ayios Dhometios Municipality in Nicosia at 7pm, August 30 in Geri at 7.30pm and in Malounda on August 31 at 7.30pm.

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