Most healthy individuals aged 16–65, weighing at least 50kg, can donate. A quick health screening ensures you're eligible on the day.

Whole blood can be donated every 8 weeks. For other types like platelets or plasma, the interval may be shorter depending on local guidelines.

Yes. All equipment used—needles, bags, etc.—is sterile and used only once, eliminating the risk of infection.

Certainly Not! Only a quick pinch at the beginning. Most donors describe it as mild and manageable.

The actual donation takes 8–10 minutes, but with screening and rest time, expect about 30–45 minutes total.

It depends on the type of medication. Always disclose what you're taking during screening; many common meds are acceptable.

Eat a healthy meal, hydrate well, and get a good night’s rest. Avoid fatty foods and alcohol before your donation.

Yes, if it was done with sterile equipment at a licensed facility and it's healed—usually after 3 to 6 months.

You can usually donate after you're symptom-free for at least 14 days.

Relax with a snack and drink, avoid heavy lifting for a few hours, and drink plenty of fluids for the next 24 hours.

You may feel a bit tired or lightheaded, but most people bounce back quickly. Eating and hydrating helps.

Yes! Your body replaces the lost fluid within 24 hours, and red blood cells are replenished in a few weeks.

No, donating blood has no lasting effect on body weight.

Absolutely not. All materials used are sterile and disposable.

Yes, blood is screened for various infections, and donors are notified confidentially if anything abnormal is detected.

Patients with cancer, surgical needs, trauma injuries, anemia, childbirth complications, and more. Every donation has the power to save up to three lives.

Red blood cells last up to 42 days, platelets only 5–7 days, and plasma can be frozen for up to a year.