SANDAKAN: Community Development and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib said the stigma of fear on donating blood is why many people still do not come forward to donate blood despite various efforts to hold campaigns.
He said among other misconceptions include donors experiencing negative side effects after donating blood such as gaining weight or getting other infections.
As such, he encouraged Sabahans not to be fearful and educate themselves with the correct facts about blood donation.