Kuwait City: Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi announced that the Kuwait Central Blood Bank received over 90,000 donors last year, resulting in the collection of 190,000 blood products, including platelets, blood plasma, and red blood cells. This announcement was made during a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Central Blood Bank and World Blood Donor Day, where blood donors were also honored.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the minister emphasized that approximately 150,000 blood units were provided last year to support healthcare services for cancer, thalassemia, and emergency patients across various hospitals in the nation. The bank, which was established in 1965, stands as the first integrated national blood transfusion center in the region and serves as a foundation for an integrated institutional system.
Dr. Al-Awadhi also highlighted that the Kuwait Central Blood Bank was among the first in the region to receive accreditation from the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) in 1989. Additionally, it has received accreditation from the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).