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Health officials have issued an urgent appeal for donations of O-negative blood, citing critically low supplies at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.<\/p>

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In a public notice, the hospital has called on eligible donors to visit the SLBMC Blood Bank, located on the first floor of the laboratory building, to help replenish stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blood bank is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and officials say immediate donations are essential to meet patient needs.<\/p>

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O-negative blood is considered the universal donor type and is often used in emergencies when a patient\u2019s blood group is unknown. Medical professionals warn that shortages can have serious consequences for trauma care, surgeries and other urgent treatments.<\/p>

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Members of the public seeking further information are encouraged to contact the SLBMC Blood Bank directly at 484-2720.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospital officials have thanked those who are able to donate, noting that a single donation can help save multiple lives.<\/p>

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