24/7 Blood Bank operations keep Kuwait’s hospitals fully supplied
Over 2,000 blood bags collected as Kuwait activates emergency plan; Kuwaitis and residents rush to donate
Dr. Reem Al-Radwan, Director of Central Administration of Blood and Cellular Therapy at Kuwait’s Ministry of Health (MoH), confirmed Thursday that strategic blood reserves and derivatives are available at safe, reassuring levels.
Administration of Blood and Cellular Therapy at Kuwait’s Ministry of Health (MoH).[/caption]Speaking to KUNA, she explained that blood bank teams operate 24/7 to efficiently manage stocks, including boosting reserves and continuously supplying hospitals, and that the department activated its approved emergency plan from the outset of events.
Dr. Reem Al-Radwan, Director of Central Administration of Blood and Cellular Therapy
This includes extending donation center hours, raising operational readiness in blood banks, and providing hospitals with additional emergency stocks to ensure quick response to urgent cases without delays, she said.
She noted widespread participation from citizens and residents at donation centers, reflecting Kuwaiti society’s solidarity and cohesion.
This led to collecting over 2,000 blood bags in a short period, highlighting high community awareness of blood donation’s vital role in supporting healthcare and saving lives.
The department sustains reserves through flexible donation management, such as adjusting hours and available centers based on needs, to respond swiftly to hospital demands and emergencies, she mentioned.
She emphasized that blood and components have limited shelf lives, requiring precise management to maintain balance, minimize waste, and optimize donations for patient benefit and system efficiency.
The medical, technical, and administrative teams at donation centers and blood banks follow an integrated operational system to organize donations, receive donors smoothly, and adhere to top quality and safety standards in collection, testing, and storage, she stated.
Dr. Al-Radwan expressed deep gratitude to donors for responding promptly, embodying high humanitarian values and national responsibility that underpin Kuwait’s healthcare system.
She urged the public to follow the ministry’s official social media pages for updates on operating hours or receiving centers to access accurate information promptly.
dThe department continues receiving donors in an organized manner to ensure sustained blood availability, supporting medical services across all state hospitals and enhancing the healthcare system’s readiness for emergencies, she pointed out.
