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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
| Purpose | Percentage |
| General Surgery | 54% |
| General Medicine | 31% |
| Haematology (blood diseases) | 9% |
| Accidents and emergencies | 6% |
Amount of Blood Products Needed by a Single Patient with the Following Medical Condition
| Condition/Procedure | Average Number of Units Used |
| Thalassemia | 3 to 4 red cell units per month |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) | 2 to 3 red cell units per patient |
| Liver Transplant | 10 red cell units per patient |
| Stem Cell Transplant | 1 red cell unit and 1 adult dose platelet unit daily |
| Cancer Treatment | 1 red cell unit and 1 adult dose platelet unit daily |
| Road Traffic Accident | 8 red cell units per patient |
| Gastrointestinal Bleed | 6 red cell units per patient |
| Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever | 3 to 4 adult dose platelet units per patient |
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.
Contributed By
- Health Sciences Authority