Every hour of the day, 15 units of blood are used in Singapore. More than 100,000 units of blood are needed to meet the transfusion needs of patients every year, equivalent to more than 350 units of blood a day.

With an ageing population, more advanced life-saving medical procedures, and new hospitals being established, more blood will be needed every year.

Therefore, to ensure a steady supply of blood for public use in peacetime and during emergencies, it is vital that a 6-day supply of blood is maintained in our national inventory.

Proportion of Blood Usage in Singapore

PurposePercentage
General Surgery 
 		54%
General Medicine31%
Haematology (blood diseases)9%
Accidents and emergencies
 		6%

 

Amount of Blood Products Needed by a Single Patient with the Following Medical Condition 

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Condition/ProcedureAverage Number of Units Used
Thalassemia3 to 4 red cell units per month
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)2 to 3 red cell units per patient
Liver Transplant10 red cell units per patient
Stem Cell Transplant1 red cell unit and 1 adult dose platelet unit daily
Cancer Treatment1 red cell unit and 1 adult dose platelet unit daily
Road Traffic Accident8 red cell units per patient
Gastrointestinal Bleed6 red cell units per patient
Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever3 to 4 adult dose platelet units per patient ​

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​Do You Know? 

Some medical conditions such as thalassemia and leukaemia require regular blood transfusion, as often as weekly. It helps them to maintain normal haemoglobin level and platelet numbers, to sustain their lives.

Where can I donate? 

To donate, simply head down to the Bloodbanks. Or you can make your contribution at one of our mobile blood drive locations instead. To ensure that your donation experience is a speedy and convenient one, do make an appointment with us online at Donorcare@HSA.

Share your gift of life, today.


 

To learn more on your eligibility as a blood donor, please go to HSA​ for more information.