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In an effort to make it easier for people to
donate blood, Facebook has launched the Blood Donations feature in Sri Lanka in partnership
with the Ministry of Health’s National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS)
supported by the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB). Till date, 24 blood cluster
centers have been onboarded as part of the joint initiative.
Globally, millions of lives depend on access to
safe and sustainable blood supply. The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed how
and where people donate blood. Whether it be for regular blood transfusions or
emergencies like road accidents, complex surgeries or COVID-related
complications, access to blood is crucial to save lives. With this in mind,