The Australian Islamic Medical Association holds national community blood drive in Townsville

THE Australian Islamic Medical Association has held an essential blood donation drive to help those most vulnerable.

• Townsville residents needed as Lifeblood plasma stocks run low
• Townsville home to Australia’s only dedicated Plasma Donor Centre

THE Australian Islamic Medical Association has held an essential blood donation drive to help those most vulnerable.

After successful blood drives in Canberra over the past two years the association has expanded its reach this year across 12 national locations, including Townsville.

Registration volunteer Ferzana Khan with donor Shadman Ahmed (pictured) gathered at the Townsville Mosque on Friday to donate blood for the drive.

Registration volunteer Ferzana Khan with donor Shadman Ahmed at the Townsville Mosque for the AIMA and IMAQ National Blood Donation Drive. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Australian Islamic Medical Association Queensland campaign co-ordinator Dr Muhammad Ashraf said the drive would support the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

“No one understands the importance of blood and blood products in the management of trauma and bleeding patients more than a surgeon,” he said.

“So we are encouraging Muslim communities across Queensland to participate in this life saving drive.”

Originally published as The Australian Islamic Medical Association holds national community blood drive in Townsville