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Urgent blood donation appeal issued for hospitalised man in Antigua<\/strong><\/p>

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An urgent public appeal has been issued for blood donations to assist Joseph Anthony, who is currently hospitalised and in need of immediate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call was made in a social media post by MP Kelvin \u201cShugy\u201d Simon, who urged members of the public to come forward as soon as possible.<\/p>

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\u201cJoseph Anthony is currently in the hospital and urgently needs blood. Any blood type can help \u2014 your donation could save his life,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>

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Donors are being asked to visit the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre to contribute, with officials indicating that all blood types are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The appeal also called for widespread community support, encouraging residents to act quickly and share the request.<\/p>

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\u201cLet\u2019s come together ASAP and support this family in their time of need,\u201d the post added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health authorities routinely rely on public donations to maintain adequate blood supplies, particularly in emergency situations where immediate transfusions are required.<\/p>

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