![With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever](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)
With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever
Its very important to have a consistent supply of safe blood so we can try to cater to patients requirements in the hospital.
Wed Jun 15 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
![National Blood Centre makes urgent appeal for donors National Blood Centre makes urgent appeal for donors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584797026_TBDermaDarah.jpg)
National Blood Centre makes urgent appeal for donors
The National Blood Centre is appealing for blood donations from members of the public, especially those with blood type A and B, to meet daily demands in hospitals.
Fri Aug 07 2020
![MOH seeks for more blood donations MOH seeks for more blood donations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595770744_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
MOH seeks for more blood donations
The Health Ministry is encouraging the public to continue donating blood to ensure the supply is always sufficient, especially during emergencies.
Sun Jul 26 2020
![Australian scientists use blood bank to develop 'vaccine' for diabetes Australian scientists use blood bank to develop 'vaccine' for diabetes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71438358579_Vaccine.jpg)
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