Most healthy adults can donate blood. The primary eligibility criteria are:

• Age: Between 18 and 65 years.
• Weight: At least 45 kg (typically 50 kg for certain donations).
• Hemoglobin: Minimum 12.5 g/dL.
• Health Status: Free from active infections, flu, or fever. You should not have had major surgery, tattoos, or piercings in the last 6-12 months.

It depends on the type of donation:

• Whole Blood: Once every 90 days (3 months) for men, and once every 120 days (4 months) for women to allow iron stores to recover.
• Platelets/Plasma: More frequently, typically every 15 days, up to a maximum of 24 times a year.

Yes, blood donation is extremely safe. We use only sterile, single-use disposable needles and equipment for each donor. There is absolutely zero risk of contracting any blood-borne infections (such as HIV or Hepatitis) by donating blood.

To ensure a smooth and safe donation experience:

• Drink plenty of water or juice (at least 500ml) beforehand to stay hydrated.
• Eat a healthy, light meal. Do not donate on an empty stomach.
• Avoid smoking for at least 2 hours and consuming alcohol for 24 hours prior to donation.
• Get a good night’s sleep of at least 6-8 hours.

After donating, please follow these guidelines:

• Rest in the refreshment area for 10-15 minutes and eat the snacks provided.
• Keep the band-aid on for a few hours and avoid lifting heavy objects with that arm.
• Drink plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours.
• Avoid strenuous physical activities or heavy exercise for the rest of the day.

When a blood request is raised on our portal:

1. An alert is created in our active requests database.
2. Registered volunteers matching the required blood group and nearby location receive a notification.
3. Interested donors can accept the request to contact the patient/requester.
4. Important note: This is a purely non-commercial, voluntary initiative. No charges are ever levied for requests or donations.