A'Rustaq: The Blood Bank at A'Rustaq Hospital in South Al Batinah Governorate saw a significant increase in blood donations throughout the first half of 2025. compared to the same period last year. From January to June 2025, the total number of contributors climbed to 2,201, representing an increase of 176 donors over the same period in 2024, which had 2,025 donors.
According to data from the Blood Bank, male contributors numbered 2,021, while female contributors numbered 180 in 2025. According to the statistics, Omani nationals topped the donor list with 1,974 contributors, while non-Omani contributors numbered 227.
In comparison to 2024, male donors totaled 1,841, female donors totaled 178, Omani national donors totaled 1,850, and non-Omani donors totaled 169. These figures represent the hospital's enhanced awareness and fundraising efforts in collaboration with other organizations.
External fundraising campaigns were critical in attaining these goals, with 10 campaigns conducted in several wilayats of South Al Batinah Governorate throughout the In the first half of 2025, there were 12 campaigns, up from eight in the same period in 2024. This development assisted in extending the donor pool and simplifying the contribution process for individuals and inhabitants. According to the study, 239 people presented themselves for donation in 2025, but were postponed or refused due to health or social concerns, up from 178 in 2024.
O+ was the most donated blood type, followed by A+.
