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Terengganu Health Dept to collect 20,000 bags of blood this year
The Terengganu Health Department through HSNZ Blood Bank Unit has targeted to collect a total of 20,000 bags of blood this year.
Sun Jun 19 2022
![In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629518076_BLOOD.jpg)
In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood
Recurrent waves of infections and extension of lockdowns have started taking a bigger toll on blood donations.
Sat Aug 21 2021
![Sabah's blood supply can only last two weeks - Masidi Sabah's blood supply can only last two weeks - Masidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/61529665220_BloodDonation.jpg)
Sabah's blood supply can only last two weeks - Masidi
The shortage in donated blood was in part caused by the publics wariness to donate blood due to COVID-19.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Don't fear donating blood during COVID-19 - N. Sembilan Health Director Don't fear donating blood during COVID-19 - N. Sembilan Health Director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602985181_TBDermaDarah.jpg)
Don't fear donating blood during COVID-19 - N. Sembilan Health Director
Blood donors need not worry because blood banks always follow SOPs to contain COVID-19.
Sun Oct 18 2020
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Come back in 3 months, overzealous blood donor told
The St. John Ambulance of Malaysia is organising a three-day blood donation drive across 23 locations in Kuala Lumpur and nine other states from May 29 to 31.
Sat May 30 2020
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Australian scientists use blood bank to develop 'vaccine' for diabetes
Australian scientists are optimistic that a bank of blood donations will help them develop a vaccine for Type 1 diabetes, China''s Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Apr 19 2017
![Brazilian officials say two people may have gotten Zika through blood transfusions Brazilian officials say two people may have gotten Zika through blood transfusions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41454658256_Zika.jpg)
Brazilian officials say two people may have gotten Zika through blood transfusions
Local officials say two people in Brazil contracted the Zika virus through blood transfusions.
Fri Feb 05 2016
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NBC, blood banks face shortage of donors
The National Blood Centre (NBC) and blood banks throughout the country are still facing shortage of blood donors ahead of the coming Thaipusam and Chinese New Year celebrations.
Wed Jan 08 2014
Blood bank needs more than 400 donors
The National Blood Centre needs blood from 400 to 450 donors daily to meet the demand in the Klang Valley, its director, Dr Roshida Hassan said today.
Wed Dec 12 2012