Maldivian Blood Services (MBS) has extended its operating hours effective Sunday.
MBS said its operating hours will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm from Saturday through Thursday, every week.
Before the change MBS’ operating hours were until 8:00 pm, which means it will offer its services for an extra hour everyday except on Fridays.
Extension of operating hours:
HB Sample Collections: 8am-8pm (Saturday to Thursday)
Crossmatch Sample Collections: 8am-8pm (Saturday to Wednesday)
Crossmatch Sample Collections: 8am-5:45pm (Thursday)
Thalassemia Screening: 8:30am-1pm
Thalassemia Card Issuance: 8am-2pm
Donor Blood Collections: 8am-7:45pm
Blood Transfusions (1 Unit): 8am-4:30pm
Blood Transfusions (2 Units): 8am-2:30pm
Doctor Consultations: 8am-8:30pm
Families of thalassemia patients often encounter numerous challenges in accessing necessary treatments, such as bone marrow transplants. In response, the government has implemented various measures to alleviate these issues and ensure that services are accessible within the country.