Donors
Urgent blood requests
Who can give to whom
Tick = the donor's blood group (row) can be given to the patient (column), for red cells.
Become a donor
Healthy adults aged 16–65 who weigh at least 50 kg can usually donate. You can donate again about every 3 months (this demo uses 12 weeks). Always donate through the Kenya Blood Transfusion Service or a hospital.
- Takes about 30 minutes
- Free health check (blood pressure, haemoglobin)
- Your donation is tested and used safely