Lanzarote strengthens blood donation campaign this week

The Canary Islands Health Service sets up collection points at the Deiland Shopping Center and the island hospital.

Generic image of a blood donation bag in a hospital setting.
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Generic image of a blood donation bag in a hospital setting.

The Canary Islands Health Service has launched a new blood donation campaign in Lanzarote to facilitate the participation of residents and visitors throughout this week.

The initiative, coordinated by the General Directorate of Blood Donation and Hemotherapy, aims to encourage public participation to meet the care needs of hospital centers. To this end, a donation point has been set up at the Deiland Shopping Center.
The facility at the shopping center will be open today and tomorrow in the afternoon, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Additionally, on Thursday and Friday, the medical team will be available in the morning, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
In addition to this temporary location, the public can visit the permanent donation point located at the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital. This center remains operational from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, excluding holidays.
To be a donor, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, weigh over 50 kilograms, and be in good general health. Interested parties can resolve any questions by calling the toll-free number 900 234 061 or by visiting the official donation website.