KOTA KINABALU, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah requires between 110,000 and 120,000 units of blood annually to meet patient demand, but only about 75,000 units are collected each year, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
He said that, on average, Sabah required about 300 units of blood each day to treat patients in need of transfusions.
“Collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the public sector can help increase awareness about blood donation and encourage more people to become regular donors,” he said at the state-level Nurses Day 2025 celebration and blood donation programme at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital here today.
His speech text was read out by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
Hajiji said the quality of the healthcare system depended greatly on the strength of the nursing workforce, and it was therefore vital to invest in nurses’ training, welfare and career development to ensure the sustainability of the country’s healthcare system.
He said the state government deeply appreciated the service and commitment of nurses in Sabah, who were willing to sacrifice their time and energy for the sake of public health.
“In line with this year’s theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies’, the role of nurses is not limited to patient care in hospitals. They also serve as catalysts for community well-being, health educators, and frontline responders during health crises,” he said.
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