Johor needs 250 bags of blood a day, says state Health director


JOHOR BARU: Johor requires an average of 250 bags of blood per day to meet the needs of patients in hospitals here, says Dr Mohtar Pungut.

The state Health director added that the amount was needed despite Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) recording an increase in blood donors last year.

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