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Blood Donation – Your Contribution Matters
Cyprus has a chronic blood supply problem. With 900,000 residents, the donor pool is small. Summer months bring shortages. Your donation saves lives and takes less than an hour.
How It Works
Eligibility: 18-65 years, 50+ kg, healthy. Where: Blood bank departments in all General Hospitals and mobile drives. Walk-in, no appointment. Registration, health check, donation (10 min), recovery (15 min). Total: 30-45 minutes. Free.
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– Athlete from Munich, in Limassol since 2022
Why You Should Donate
Donors and direct family have priority for blood supply in emergencies. Free health check included. A wonderful way to give back to Cypriot society.
Cypriot Specifics
Family donation system: patient's family traditionally asked to donate. Gradually supplemented by voluntary anonymous donations. Most common blood types: A+ and O+. Rare types especially sought.
Blood Donation in Cyprus
Topics: Blood Donation – Your Contribution Matters, How It Works, Why You Should Donate
CMC Practical Tip
Your donation saves lives and takes less than an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
No – staff speak English. Questionnaire is bilingual. Bring passport or Yellow Slip.
Yes, free at first donation. You get a donor card with your blood type.
Every 12 weeks. Women: max 3/year, men: max 4/year.
Yes, in malls, companies, community centers. Announced on Cyprus Blood Bank Service Facebook and local media.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.