Muscat: Oman’s Department of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) announced a 4% increase in blood donations in 2024, reaching an impressive total of 43,122 blood units and 2,636 blood component units. The department expressed heartfelt gratitude to the nation’s donors, calling them “the heartbeat of so many lives.”
The official statement highlighted key milestones: 46% of donors were new contributors, 77% of the donations came from Omanis, and a staggering 98% were voluntary blood donations.
The DBBS urged citizens and residents to maintain this life-saving momentum by donating blood every three months.
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