We wish God's mercy on those who lost their lives in the earthquake that took place in the southeast region of Turkey last night and also affected the surrounding provınces and neıghborıng countries, and we wish a speedy recovery to the ınjured ones.
We, as the Afghan Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA), initiated a blood donation campaign in 62 provinces of Turkey. With the coordination of our association, refugees and immigrants will also be able to donate blood at the Red Crescent Blood Donation Centers. People who want to donate blood can contact us at +90 555 080 38 90.
 
 

Who can donate blood?

The following conditions must be fulfilled for the blood component donor;

  • In accordance with the legal legislation, donors should introduce themselves by providing a valid identity card with a picture (such as ID card, passport or driver's license) that also contains name-surname, date of birth (day/month/year) and they should provide their permanent address information.
  • Those between the ages of 18 and 65 can donate blood and blood components. Those who have never donated blood or blood components can donate up to age 60.
  • The pulse should be regular and between 50 and 100 per minute.
  • Although blood pressure varies depending on many factors, mainly systolic pressure (systolic pressure) is at least 90 mmHg, at most.
  • 180 mmHg and diastolic pressure (diastolic pressure) should be a minimum of 60 mmHg and a maximum of 100 mmHg.
  • Haemoglobin values should be at least 12.5 g/dL, at most 16.5 g/dL in women, at least 13.5 g/dL and at most 18 g/dL in men. For double erythrocyte apheresis, the haemoglobin level should be at least 14 g/dL
  • Women can donate up to 3 whole blood in the last year, however, men can donate whole blood up to 4 times.
  • The body weight of the blood component donor must be at least 50 kg and at most 120 kg.
  • The body temperature of the donor of the blood component should not be above 37.5 ºC.