The Ministry of Health issued an urgent appeal on Tuesday for blood donations, noting that blood and blood product reserves are currently at low levels, while demand remains high.
Reduced donor turnout, combined with increased patient needs for transfusions and blood products (red blood cells, plasma, platelets) for treatments, surgical procedures and emergency cases, is affecting blood availability, said the ministry.
The ministry calls on all eligible citizens in good health to visit blood donation centres across the country to help replenish reserves.
“The contribution of blood donors is vital to meeting current needs,” said the ministry.
Blood Donation Centres in Operation
Nicosia – Engomi Health Centre
Monday-Friday 07:30-20:00 | Saturday 08:00-14:00
Tel: 22809098
Limassol – Old Hospital
Monday-Friday 07:30-20:00
Tel: 25730276, 25730277
Larnaca – General Hospital
07:30-20:00
Tel: 24800555
Paphos – Blood Donation Station (Royal Business Centre)
07:30-20:00
Tel: 26306409
Famagusta – Paralimni (Sotiros 2)
07:30-20:00
Tel: 23812121, 23812122