THE Municipal Government of Porac hosted on Wednesday, November 28, a bloodletting campaign in coordination with the Department of Health's “Dugong Bigay, Dugtong Buhay” program.
The event involved the participation of municipal employees and town residents. The municipal government and the DOH are encouraging people to donate blood to the national blood bank. The event was held at the second floor of the municipal building.
During bloodletting drives, walk-in donors are allowed since they will undergo screening first to determine if they are qualified to donate blood.
Those aged 18-35 years old can give blood but donors aged 16-17 may donate but there should be parental consent. The donor must at least be 50 kilos and supports a healthy lifestyle.
Prior to the bloodletting activity, donors must abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages, increase fluid intake as well as rest adequately 24 hours before giving blood, take a non-fatty breakfast and wash arms before donating blood.
Board Member Fritzie David-Dizon said that the town is supporting the Red Cross blood bank drive, adding that the activity promotes the spirit of helping others in need. She said blood donated to the blood bank can save those in need of blood transfusion.