Blood collection down by 40%

Improved facility: Dr Adham (right) presenting a mock key to Johor Health Department director Datuk Dr Aman Rabu after witnessing the handing over of Sultanah Aminah Hospital’s upgraded blood collection centre.

JOHOR BARU: The country’s blood collection has seen a 40% drop compared to previous years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

He said there had been fewer blood donors this year and the ministry was working hard to optimise the supply.