ALAGOAS – Hemoal carries out external blood collections in Arapiraca and Coruripe this Thursday, facilitating access for donors.

This Thursday (9), Hemoal (Hemocentro de Alagoas) will carry out external blood collections in Arapiraca and Coruripe, with the aim of facilitating access for voluntary donors to the practice of blood donation. The action in Arapiraca will take place at Largo Dom Fernando Gomes, located in the Centro neighborhood, from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm. In Coruripe, collection will be carried out at the Collection and Transfusion Unit (UCT), next to Carvalho Beltrão Hospital, from 9am to 4pm.

To become a voluntary blood donor, it is necessary to meet technical criteria established by the Ministry of Health, such as being in good health, weighing 50 kilos or more and aged between 16 and 69 years. In addition, it is mandatory to present a photo identification document, be fed and avoid consuming fatty foods before donating.

It is important to highlight that people diagnosed with Chagas disease, AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis after the age of 11 cannot donate blood. In the case of women, donation is prohibited during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Danilo Lima, social worker at Hemoal, emphasized the importance of these restrictions to guarantee the safety of blood recipients.

Hemoal’s actions aim to promote awareness about the importance of blood donation and make the process more accessible to the population. The initiative helps to maintain the blood stocks necessary to meet the demands of hospitals and save lives. The participation of voluntary donors is essential to ensure that patients in emergency situations have access to the blood necessary for their recovery.

Therefore, if you meet the criteria and want to contribute to this noble cause, be sure to participate in Hemoal’s external collections in Arapiraca and Coruripe this Thursday. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of many people.