Pooran backs blood drive as NBTS warns against illegal sales
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June 14, 2026
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Selling blood is illegal and authorities are closely monitoring the system to prevent the practice, Medical Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Dr Shivir Moosai, has warned.
His comments came as former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran and Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe launched a National Blood Donation drive at the Couva Children’s Hospital aimed at increasing voluntary blood donation.
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