Healthy blood is required for a number of different medical purposes, including treating patients in emergencies and for treating people who have cancer, thalassaemia, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses or blood disorders; and some people require regular blood transfusions to live.
"There is no substitute for human blood, and healthy donors are the only source of blood for those that need it. We are therefore requesting that healthy residents of Dubai come and join in this noble cause by donating their blood, and encouraging their friends and families to participate. In donating blood, they can help to change- and even save lives," commented Dr. Lalit Uchil, Specialist Physician at Welcare Ambulatory Care Center.
A specially-equipped blood collection bus will be located at Welcare Hospital's main entrance on Tuesday 24th June between 09:00- 14:00 hrs, and can accommodate up to eight donors at a time. The mobile unit will be staffed by three technicians and two consulting doctors, who will assess the donor's eligibility, and will be ready to answer any questions or queries about the process. A valid ID will be required before donation.
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Welcare Hospital announces bi-annual life-saving Blood Donation Drive
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 17 - 2008 at 08:55
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Welcare Hospital, a leading provider of healthcare in the Middle East, has partnered once again with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, for its bi-annual Blood Donation Drive, which will be held on Tuesday 24th June at Welcare Hospital.
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You can donate blood if...• You are healthy and aged between 18 and 60 years
• You have not already given blood in the last 3 months
• You are not taking any medication for hypertension
• You are not pregnant, or a women with a baby less than 9 months old
• You haven't visited an Asian country including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the last 6 months. (This is due to the increased risk of contacting infectious diseases in tropical and sub-tropical areas - as per UAE Government regulations)
• You do not suffer from anemia, hepatitis or other medical disorders. (These will be assessed onsite.)
If you require any further information or advice on your eligibility to donate, please call Welcare Hospital on its specially dedicated Blood Donation hotline: 04 213 7254.
For further information contact:
MS&L
Angie Sharaf
Tel: +971 4 3676157
Fax: + 971 4 3672615
About Welcare Hospital
Welcare Hospital, a part of Welcare World Health Systems is one of the UAE's leading private hospitals, offering international caliber, multi-specialty healthcare in a caring and friendly environment. The 120-bed facility in Dubai offers more than 14 specialized departments, including Cardiology, Oncology, Maternity, Urology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology.
Combining Eastern hospitality with Western expertise, Welcare is committed to holistic patient care that ensures a concerned and caring bedside manner from all who interact with the patient and evidence-based medicine that means diagnosis and treatment is focused on each patient's individual symptoms, responses and needs.
About Welcare World
Welcare World Health Systems (WWHS), a member of Emirates Healthcare Limited, owned by the Dubai based Varkey Group, Medi-Clinic Corporation (South Africa) and GE Healthcare, is a leading healthcare provider in the UAE. Medi-Clinic Corporation manages 51 hospitals in South Africa and 3 in Namibia. It also owns Hirslanden AG, the leading private hospital group in Switzerland, with 13 hospitals. The knowledge and expertise of these two companies will provide Welcare with an excellent platform for cross referrals, offering an unparalleled service in the healthcare industry.
Welcare World Health Systems manages a number of facilities including the Welcare Hospital, Emirates Diagnostic Clinic, Welcare Ambulatory Care Centre, Welcare Eye Centre, Welcare Al Qusais Clinic, Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Centre - Oman, and the clinic under construction in Uptown Mirdiff.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, June 17 - 2008 at 08:55 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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