KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 – National Blood Donation (NBD) is a student-led initiative project organised by University of Malaya (UM) undergraduates. It was established in 1997 and has been running for 24 years at various locations nationwide. Up to 2022, the team has conducted 133 blood drive stations and collected 36,633 blood packs.
The aim of this blood donation drive is to reduce the shortage of blood supply in the country and increase public awareness about the importance of donating blood, especially among the younger generation.
This year’s slogan for NBD is “Give of Your Blood, Gift of Their Lives”, which hopes to portray blood donation as a meaningful action that can save lives.
Details About National Blood Donation Drive
The blood drive stations will be held physically from March 18 to May 4, 2023, in several states in Malaysia. Activities such as infographic counters and giveaways will be held to increase public awareness and knowledge about blood donation.
During the pandemic, members of the public were encouraged to donate their blood as usual at blood donation stations nationwide by following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
2023 NBD Event Timeline
| Date | Event |
| March 18 and 19, 2023 | Ipoh Parade, Perak and Kuantan City Mall, Pahang |
| April 1 and 2, 2023 | IOI City Mall, Selangor |
| April 8 and 9, 2023 | Aeon Tebrau City Mall, Johor |
| May 2 and 4, 2023 | Kompleks Perdana Siswa, University of Malaya and Closing Ceremony |
Do your part today and check out the official Instagram and Facebook account (NBD – National Blood Donation) for further information.
