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GIVING BLOOD SAVES LIVES. WE
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DONATING BLOOD IS A VOLUNTARY ACTION TO GIVE AWAY
SOME OF OUR BLOOD TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM.
DONATING BLOOD IS VERY IMPORTANT AND IT’S DEPRESSING
THAT THE NUMBER OF BLOOD DONORS HAS REDUCED SO MUCH
SINCE THE PANDEMIC COVID-19 STARTED. THIS ACTION DOES NOT
ONLY SAVE LIVES BUT GIVES SOME BENEFIT TO OURSELVES TOO.
MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT THIS AND CONSIDER BLOOD
DONATING HARMFUL TO THEMSELVES AND THAT IT WOULD BE
WASTEFUL TO JUST GIVE IT AWAY WHEN THEY NEED IT
THEMSELVES. WHAT THEY DIDN’T KNOW IS AN AVERAGE ADULT
HAS AROUND 10 PINTS OF BLOOD IN THEIR BODY AND DONATING 1
PINT WOULD CAUSE NO HARM AT ALL!

MOST MEDICAL CARE NEEDS A STEADY AMOUNT OF BLOOD
FROM DONORS. AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF BLOOD IS NEEDED IN
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO MEET THE URGENT NEED FOR
PATIENTS FACING TRAUMA AND LIFESAVING PROCEDURES. FOR
EXAMPLE, CANCER PATIENTS, PATIENTS WITH ANAEMIA, MOTHERS
EXPERIENCING LABOUR AND PEOPLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS.
IMAGINE US BEING IN THAT EXACT POSITION JUST IN NEED OF
BLOOD AND SUDDENLY YOU GOT INFORMED THAT THEY RAN OUT
OF SUPPLY FOR YOUR TYPE OF BLOOD. CAN YOU SEE NOW HOW
IMPORTANT BLOOD DONATION IS? IT CAN SAVE MILLIONS OF LIVES
EVERY SINGLE DAY.

NEXT, BLOOD HAS A VERY SHORT LIFESPAN. RED
BLOOD CELLS IN OUR BODY ONLY HAVE A LIFESPAN OF
ABOUT 122 DAYS. INSTEAD OF JUST LETTING THEM DIE AND
BE REPLENISHED, HOW ABOUT DONATING THEM? RED
BLOOD CELLS THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED CAN ONLY LAST
UP TO 42 DAYS WHILE PLATELETS CAN ONLY LAST FOR 5
DAYS. THE SHORT LIFESPAN OF BLOOD COLLECTED ALSO
MEANS THAT A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF BLOOD DONATION IS
NEEDED.

LASTLY, BLOOD CANNOT BE MADE ARTIFICIALLY. THERE
HAVE BEEN MANY IN DEVELOPMENT, BUT THEY EITHER ARE
NOT AS GOOD AS THE NATURAL RED BLOOD CELLS OR HAVE
UNWANTED SIDE EFFECTS. ARTIFICIAL BLOOD WAS
HIGHLIGHTED ONCE THE EMERGENCE OF HIV STRUCK IN
1980 DUE TO THE CHANCE OF ITS TRANSMISSION BY BLOOD
TRANSFUSION, WHICH IMPOSES HIGHER PRICES DUE TO
THE REQUIRED DETECTION TESTS. UNFORTUNATELY, THEIR
WORK DIDN’T PAY OFF DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF BLOOD
ITSELF

In conclusion, blood is the most precious gift that
anyone can give to another person; the gift of life. A decision
to donate your blood can save a life, or even several if your
blood is separated into its components which can be used
individually for patients with specific conditions. National
Blood Centre director Dr Noryati Abu Amin told The Star
“Donating blood is a safe process and people should not
hesitate to give blood. Blood donors are not at risk of
contracting Covid-19 through the blood donation process at
all,”, adding that blood donation is a medical procedure
done under strict infection precautions. This proves that
even though we are in this pandemic right now, it is not a
sign to stop donating blood. Instead, we should all come
forward to help spread awareness about this issue right now
and inspire others to donate blood too.

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STATISTICS OF BLOOD DONATION

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS TRAMPLED THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
OF MANY COUNTRIES. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICES (BTS) IN ANY
HOSPITAL , HOLD THE PRIME LOCATION AND ENSURE SMOOTH
FUNCTIONING OF ALL ELECTIVE AND URGENT SURGICAL
INTERVENTIONS OF VARIOUS TRAUMAS, EMERGENCY AND CANCER
PATIENTS 24/7. IN THE WAKE OF THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SECTOR OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, BTS AND
BLOOD BANKS ARE ALSO STRUGGLING TO COPE UP WITH THE
UNFORESEEN CHALLENGES.

The Statistics of Blood Donated

125,000

100,000 MAR - MAY
75,000 2018 : 111,328
50,000
25,000 BAGS

MAR - MAY
2020 :

67, 135 BAGS

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The public is advised to adhere to the Blood supply at the
3C's and 3Ws as recommended by the National Blood Centre
Ministry of Health Malaysia :
and other blood
Avoid the 3C's : Crowded places, centres throughout the
Confined spaces, Close conversations country has decreased
Practice the 3W's :Wash hands
frequently with soap and water, by 40% compared to
Wearing facemasks in public areas, previous years.
Warn self and others for the following:

1. Avoid shaking hands of others
2.Practice good coughing etiquette
3.Disinfect frequently touched spaces
4.Stay at home
5.Seek treatment if symptomatic

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are more recommended too.

to donate blood. It's fine Zayn
but you should
Of course! Did you know? People that have know right now
recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to come only 2.2% of the

to donate their blood plasma. According to Food population in
and Drug Administration (FDA), their plasma can Malaysia donate
contain antibodies to the infection. If another person blood while the
receives this plasma, it may help their body fight standard set by
The World's Health
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if everyone thinks like that? Then, who will shouldn't have said that.
donate blood? Our country will always need I love you too z!
more blood. Plus since the pandemic hit, you I was being selfish.
know yourself the number of blood donors

has decreased.

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that I know, I will ask my friends to come to Thank you for caring about
donate blood too! Oh, and maybe we can
this. It makes me feel
share it on our social media account? better.

Anything for you g!
I love you.

DISADVANTAGES OF BLOOD DONATION

bruising nausea
continued bleeding pain

dizziness physical weakness
lightheadedness

BLOOD DONATION

blood health shortage
care hospital tragedy
cookies needles
donate negative
emergency saving

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BLOOD
DONATION,YOU MAY VISIT THE WEBSITES:

INSTAGRAM

@blooddonorconnect
@blooddonationmalaysia
@lifesaversglobal

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American Red Cross
NHS Give Blood

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