Digital blood donor registry to be introduced this year

CEO of Malé City Group of Hospitals Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem announced that a digital blood donor registry will be introduced this year. Speaking at a World Blood Donor Day ceremony, he said the registry will make it easier for people to donate blood and strengthen services for patients requiring regular transfusions. He highlighted developments in thalassaemia care, including a registration system via the oneGov portal, a DNA laboratory established in February 2026, and blood transfusion services now available on Fridays. Endocrinology services were introduced in July 2025, and haematology services, HLA typing, and bone marrow testing have been available since August 2025. Four children have been born with thalassaemia this year. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has prioritized improving services for thalassaemia patients.

CEO of Malé City Group of Hospitals Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem announced that a digital blood donor registry will be introduced this year. Speaking at a World Blood Donor Day ceremony, he said the registry will make it easier for people to donate blood and strengthen services for patients requiring regular transfusions. He highlighted developments in thalassaemia care, including a registration system via the oneGov portal, a DNA laboratory established in February 2026, and blood transfusion services now available on Fridays. Endocrinology services were introduced in July 2025, and haematology services, HLA typing, and bone marrow testing have been available since August 2025. Four children have been born with thalassaemia this year. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has prioritized improving services for thalassaemia patients.

CEO of Malé City Group of Hospitals Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem announced that a digital blood donor registry will be introduced this year. Speaking at a World Blood Donor Day ceremony, he said the registry will make it easier for people to donate blood and strengthen services for patients requiring regular transfusions. He highlighted developments in thalassaemia care, including a registration system via the oneGov portal, a DNA laboratory established in February 2026, and blood transfusion services now available on Fridays. Endocrinology services were introduced in July 2025, and haematology services, HLA typing, and bone marrow testing have been available since August 2025. Four children have been born with thalassaemia this year. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has prioritized improving services for thalassaemia patients.

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