M’sia needs more blood donors to hit ‘safe zone’


PETALING JAYA: More blood donors are required so Malaysia can maintain a “safe zone” of blood stock to meet the nation’s daily demand for at least 2,000 blood bags, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).

“We do not want to grow complacent. That is why we are always having blood donation campaigns,” he said.

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