Sarawak Hospital Urges More Blood Donations Amid Shortages

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – June 15, 2025 – In observance of World Blood Donor Day, Sarawak General Hospital highlights a critical need for blood donations. Dr. Wong Yi Shen, Head of Transfusion and Blood Bank Services, emphasized the challenge of maintaining sufficient blood supplies, stating, "We need more young blood donors; the current donor base is aging." Randy Liping, a 30-year-old donor, shared his experience, encouraging others to donate. The hospital requires 70-80 units of blood daily, with significant shortages reported in Sibu and Miri. The video concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to consider blood donation as a shared responsibility.