Blood donation in the UAE – How and where to donate blood locally
Al Wasl Hospital :04 2192331
- Time: Sun- Thurs 7:30am – 6:00pm
- To host a blood drive: Call: 04 2193338 Al Baraha Hospital Call: 2710000
Sharjah Sharjah Blood Transfuion and Research Center Call: 06 5582111
- Time: Sun – Thurs 7:30am – 7:30pm Sat: 7:30am – 1:30pm
- To organise a campaign of 40+ people, call 06 5582111
Online UAEDonors.com is a helpful resource for both donors and recipients. Register as a donor and keep track of upcoming blood drives via the site. Those in need of blood can make requests and access the donor database.
Dos and don’ts for blood donors – . Those who can donate blood should:
- Be residents of the UAE between the ages of 17 and 60
- Have a minimum weight of 45kg
- Not have donated blood in the last 90 days
- Not be suffering from any infectious diseases, influenza or taking antibiotics Those who can never donate their blood are:
- Hepatitis B and C patients,
- HIV positive patients,
- Diabetics who are insulin or pill dependent. However, those who can control sugar levels through diet and exercise can donate, Alcoholics and drug addicts
- Temporary deferrals on people who:
- Have had dental work done in the last five weeks,
- Are taking antibiotics,
- Have smoked or consumed alcohol in the last 72 hours
- Have had tattoos or ear piercing done in the present year,
- Pregnant women,
- Anaemic patients who can replenish their haemoglobin can come back for donation later
- When you visit a camp for donation, you should have:
- Had plenty of fluids
- Eaten nutritious food
- Had a good night’s sleep
- Refrained from smoking or drinking
At the centre:, they’ll :
- register you as a donor,
- take a quick medical history,
- do a medical examination,
- get you to donate a
- provide you with a place for brief rest and some refreshments to replenish your energy.
After donation:
- You must continue to lie on the bed with your feet raised above the level of your body for ten minutes
- Leave the bandage on for four hours
- Drink extra fluids for the next three days, especially the first four hours after donation
- Have a protein-rich diet and rest, which means not taking extra stress of work or driving
