Singapore Red Cross urgently requests AB- blood donors due to shortage
The Singapore Red Cross has issued an urgent call for AB- blood donors due to a critical shortage.
In a Facebook post on 21 Nov, the organisation highlighted the immediate need for donations to save lives.
Source: Singapore Red Cross on Facebook
The appeal highlighted the critical need for AB- donations, stressing their life-saving importance for patients in urgent need.
Current blood stock levels & rarity of AB-
According to the Singapore Red Cross website, most blood types have healthy stock levels.
However, AB+ blood is marked as low, while AB- is critically low, accompanied by a warning symbol.
When hovered over, the icon reinforces the urgency: “We urgently need your blood NOW. Please donate today.”
Source: Singapore Red Cross
AB- is the rarest blood type in Singapore, comprising just 0.1% of the donor pool.
How to donate
Potential donors can check their eligibility on the Health Sciences Authority website before booking an appointment.
Source: Singapore Red Cross
Once eligible, donors can visit the Singapore Red Cross website, click on the ‘Donate Now’ button, and log in with their SingPass to schedule a donation at a Blood Bank.
Information about the five Blood Banks, including their locations and opening hours, is also available on the Red Cross website.
Also read: Young S’pore Man Has Donated Blood 29 Times, Says Each Pint Saves 3 Lives
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Red Cross and Elnur on Canva, for illustration purposes only.
