Blood donation

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

Youth blood donor rate in S’pore continues downward trend, posing challenge amid ageing population

Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.

Dubai chewy cookie giveaways boost blood donations in South Korea

While the rich, chewy cookie has become a viral indulgence, the dessert is a highly concentrated combination of simple sugars and saturated fats.

Wanted: More blood donors in Singapore of all ages

Since Jan 2, the upper age limit for first-time blood donors in Singapore has been raised from 60 to 65.

Age limit for first-time blood donors to be raised to 65 from Jan 2

Increasing the upper age limit for first-time donors will expand Singapore’s donor pool as the population ages, ensuring the sustainability of the blood supply without compromising the safety of older donors, said HSA.

‘Vampire coach’: Coercive blood sampling in school casts spotlight on Taiwan’s culture of obedience

Former football student Chien Chi-sheng in a video clip that she shared on social media showing her sobbing in pain while getting her blood drawn.

First-time blood donor age limit to be raised from 60 to 65 from Jan 1: Ong Ye Kung

The current first-time donation age limit is 60. People who have donated blood before can continue to do so up to the day before their 66th birthday.

Forum: Efforts under way to encourage organisations, youth to support blood donations

Forum: More youth, corporate support needed for blood donation efforts

Australian man whose blood protected 2.4 million babies dies

Mr James Harrison rolled up his sleeve and donated blood 1,173 times over 64 years.

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