Urgent appeal made for platelet donation in Oman

Muscat: The Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS) has made an urgent appeal to people to donate platelets. The Central Blood Bank requires more than 15 platelet donors per day due to the presence of a number of medical conditions.

"We appeal to platelet donors to donate due to the presence of a number of medical conditions that require platelets at present, as the Central Blood Bank requires more than 15 platelet donors per day," DBBS said in a statement.

DBBS added that donation times are from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm. For inquiries or to book an appointment, please contact us via WhatsApp at 94555648.”