The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that the Central Blood Bank is continuing to receive blood donors across several affiliated centers as part of efforts to support the national strategic blood reserve and enhance the country’s health preparedness.

In a press statement, the ministry clarified that the Central Blood Bank in Jabriya welcomes donors from Sunday to Thursday between 7:30 am and 8:30 pm, on Friday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and on Saturday from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.

It added that the Cooperative Blood Transfusion Center, located next to Al-Adan Hospital, operates on the same schedule, ensuring consistent donor access throughout the week.

The Sheikha Salwa Al-Sabah Center, adjacent to the Maternity Hospital, receives donors from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, while additional branches at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital and the New Jahra Hospital also operate during the same weekday timings, according to an Arabic daily.

Meanwhile, the donation branch at Hamad Al-Humaidhi and the Sheikha Al-Sudairawi Medical Center in Shuwaikh Residential area receive donors from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm.

The Ministry of Health emphasized that expanding donor reception hours across multiple centers reflects its commitment to maintaining adequate blood supplies and strengthening emergency readiness.