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Pre-register for a visit
Start the process online before visiting a collection centre or blood drive.
One Love, One Blood
Give blood. Help save lives across Jamaica.
The National Blood Transfusion Service supports the safe collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood products for patients across Jamaica.
Start here
Choose the path that fits your visit.
Whether you are donating for the first time, returning as a donor, or organizing a group blood drive, the site gives you a clear place to begin.
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Check if you may donate
Review age, weight, health, meal and hydration guidance before you go.
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Find a centre near you
Search the list of NBTS collection centres by location, day and opening hours.
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Host a blood drive
Invite NBTS to partner with your school, workplace, church or community group.
Partner with NBTS
Before you donate
Arrive prepared and confident.
Donors are encouraged to rest well, eat a meal before donating, drink water and wear clothing that makes the upper arm easy to access. NBTS staff will complete the official screening at the centre.
Basic donor guidance
- Be in good health
- Be between 17 and 60 years old
- Weigh more than 110 pounds
- Bring an accepted picture ID or TRN card
How donated blood helps
- Trauma and accident care
- Surgical procedures
- Pregnancy complications
- Sickle cell care, anaemia and other needs
Where to donate
Collection centres across Jamaica.
A random list of four centres is displayed at a time below. For the complete list click here, or click “View all collection centres” below.
Cornwall Regional Hospital
Falmouth Hospital
Kiwanis Blood Collection Centre: National Chest Hospital
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION)
Mandeville Hospital
May Pen Hospital
National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank)
Port Antonio Hospital
Savanna-La-Mar Hospital
St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
University Hospital of the West Indies
Spanish Town Hospital
Black River Health Centre
Lives touched by donation
Real stories from patients and donors.
These stories show the human impact of voluntary blood donation: mothers and babies, accident survivors, long-term patients and committed donors.
“Voluntary blood donation saved my life and that of my little angel.”
Mother and Baby Saved
Andrea Stanley received blood and blood products during a medical emergency while pregnant.
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“It could happen to you.”
Jessica Brennan
After a serious accident, donated blood helped Jessica survive and recover.
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“The Gift of Life.”
Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory
A longtime donor reflects on overcoming fear and giving blood as an act of service.
Read storyPartner with NBTS to host a blood drive.
Corporate teams, schools, churches and community groups can help increase voluntary blood donation and strengthen the national blood supply.
Learn about partnershipsContact the Blood Bank directly.
Ask about eligibility, collection centre hours, partnership requests, media inquiries or general donor support.
Contact NBTSDate modified: 2026-07-05