HMC calls for blood donation during Ramadan

The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) on Monday called for donation of blood, reminding that now it is more important than ever to ensure there are sufficient blood supplies. In a series of tweets, HMC said one can make a difference by becoming a blood donor by visiting one of the dedicated Blood Donor Centers of HMC. The Blood Donor Center next to Hamad General Hospital is open Saturday to Thursday from 8am to 1pm and 6pm - 12 midnight and will remain closed on Fridays, HMC said. The New Blood Donor Center opposite Outpatient Department next to Surgical Specialty Center is open 6pm to 12 midnight, Saturday to Thursday. It will be closed closed on Fridays. Souq Waqif mobile unit is open Sunday to Saturday (including Friday) 8pm to 12am and Msheireb mobile unit is open Sunday to Saturday (including Friday) 8pm to 12am. More details can be had by visiting http://hamad.qa/qbs .