Calling all Blood Donors – HMC Blood Donor Unit is in urgent need of type O+ and O- blood supplies.

To our #Qatar followers we have a need for O+ and O- blood. Contact our Blood Donor Center for information about eligibility tel: 44391081

— Hamad Medical Corp. (@HMC_Qatar) December 29, 2014

Requirements to donate blood are as follows:

- You need to be in good health and feel well on the day of the donation.
- You cannot have any chronic diseases of the heart, lungs or circulatory system.
- You need to be at least 18 years old, and weigh at least 50 kilograms.
- You need to have a hemoglobin level at least 12.5 grams/deciliter.
- You need to have blood pressure systolic between 100 and 160, diastolic 60 to 100 .
- You need to have a regular pulse between 60 and 100, and oral temperature less than or equal to 37.5C.
- You must inform the medical staff if you are taking any medication.