30 and above make up majority of blood donors in Sarawak, says Sibu Hospital deputy director


SIBU: Most blood donors in Sarawak are those aged 30 and above, says Sibu Hospital deputy director Dr Nizam Ishak.

In Sibu alone, he said there are more than 80% regular blood donors compared to 65% in Peninsular Malaysia.

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