Health Ministry issues SOS for Blood Donors- eight surgeries to be done during the weekend

Georgetown : Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has issued an SOS for blood as the blood bank is at a critical level. 

The Minister says they are requesting regular blood donors or anyone who want to be a donor to please come forward and make your donation.
During the coming weekend Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is expected to do at least eight Open Heart Surgeries   
It is in this circumstance that the Ministry of Health through the blood bank makes an appeal for at least one Hundred and four (104) donors during today and Friday, in order to meet the expected demand for blood products.  
Additionally, 300 blood units will also be required during this week at both the private and public hospitals for normal surgeries, cancer services, cesarean section for pregnancy and for emergencies such as accidents.