MUSCAT: Ministry of Health has urged citizens and residents to take the initiative to donate blood due to sharp decline witnessed across all blood bank centres in the country.

In a statement issued, MOH said: “Due to the current sharp decline witnessed in all blood groups supplies in the Blood Banks, the Ministry of Health represented by the department of Blood Banks Services appeals to all citizens and residents to take the initiative to donate blood in order to ensure the sustainability of blood availability for the needed cases.”

“The Ministry further stresses the significance of a ceaseless blood donation process. Thus, coordination between MOH and the relevant authorities has been made to facilitate the move of blood donors wishing to donate to the blood banks during the lockdown period at the Goveronates through obtaining a temporary pass permit,” the statement added.