Ageing Nation: Health Ministry Targets Youth to Boost Blood Donations
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Federal Health Minister Warken calls on young people in particular to donate blood.
Ageing nation: Health Ministry targets youth to boost blood donations
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is intensifying efforts to encourage more young people to become blood donors, as the country prepares to face an ageing population by 2040. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that by then, 15 per cent of Malaysia’s population is projected to be 65 and above, and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is expected to impact the pool of regular blood donors furthe…
Older blood donors will increasingly disappear in the coming years. The offspring donate – but not often enough.
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