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02/11/2001
NIBTS appeal for 0-Negative blood donors
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) has issued an urgent appeal for O-Negative blood donors to come forward.
Exceptionally high demand by hospitals dealing with emergency cases has depleted the stock of O-Negative blood held in the province.
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service spokesperson Paul McElkerney said: “Unfortunately only 9 per cent of the population in Northern Ireland has O-Negative blood and as this is a universal blood which can be given to anyone, demand is always high.
“We are also asking any O-Negative blood donors to attend donation sessions to which they have been called”.
The NIBTS have appealed for anyone else with O-Negative blood to contact them on FreeCall 0500 534 666 for details of where and when they can go to give blood. (SP)
Exceptionally high demand by hospitals dealing with emergency cases has depleted the stock of O-Negative blood held in the province.
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service spokesperson Paul McElkerney said: “Unfortunately only 9 per cent of the population in Northern Ireland has O-Negative blood and as this is a universal blood which can be given to anyone, demand is always high.
“We are also asking any O-Negative blood donors to attend donation sessions to which they have been called”.
The NIBTS have appealed for anyone else with O-Negative blood to contact them on FreeCall 0500 534 666 for details of where and when they can go to give blood. (SP)
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