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5 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 24 JULY 2026 NEWS Blood donation session to be held in Xewkija as blood bank urges donors to come forward THE National Blood Transfusion Service says blood demand remains constant throughout the summer and is appealing to Gozitans to donate at Sunday's session in Xewk- ija. The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is urging Gozitans to attend a blood donation session taking place this Sunday, stressing that the need for blood remains constant despite the sum- mer season. The session will be held at the Xewkija Commu- nity Clinic on Sunday, 26 July, between 8:00am and 1:00pm. The service said regular donations are es- sential to ensure patients receive the blood they need without delay and to main- tain a stable national blood supply. The NBTS also an- nounced that it has up- dated its donor eligibility guidelines, removing re- strictions on a number of medications. Prospective donors seeking more in- formation on their eligibil- ity can contact the service on 2206 6201, 7930 7307 or the freephone number 8007 4313. Donors are reminded to bring a Maltese ID card, driving licence or passport, drink plenty of water be- fore donating, have a light snack rather than a heavy meal, and wear loose-fit- ting clothing with sleeves that can be easily rolled up. The Xewkija Communi- ty Clinic is located in Triq tal-Ħamrija, between the primary school and the bocci club. Donors are reminded to bring a Maltese ID card, driving licence or passport, drink plenty of water before donating, have a light snack rather than a heavy meal, and wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be easily rolled up