Seriously! The Blood Stock At PMI Batam City Has Almost Run Out Even Since Fasting

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JAKARTA - The Head of the Blood Donor Unit (UDD) said the blood stock at the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Batam City, Riau Islands, was almost exhausted during the 2022 Eid holiday.

"Not only after Lebaran, but when the fasting month has thinned out", said dr. Novia, Head of UDD PMI Batam City, Wednesday 11 May quoted from Antara.

According to Novia, during the fasting month, people are afraid to donate blood because they are afraid of breaking the fast or the body becomes weak. For now, there are agencies that have returned to donate blood, even though the number of donors is small. Donate blood. But it's okay, we just accept it. Before before the pandemic we had 50 people to donate. But now there's really no blood stock, so we pick up the ball," said Novia. A blood donor, Habibie said that He regularly donates blood. Even his data has been included in the Batam City PMI.

According to him, donating blood his body can produce new blood, as well as maintain personal health. So I postponed it," said Habibie. It is estimated that within 2 weeks after Eid, there will be an increase in blood donors. Novia also appealed to the people of Batam city to immediately donate blood as a step to be healthy for themselves, after the 2022 Eid holiday.