Jamaica sets blood donor ages at 17 to 60 with three-month giving cycle

Residents weighing whether to give blood should note that the Ministry of Health allows eligible Jamaicans aged 17 to 60 to donate once every three months when they meet all requirements, including healthy iron levels.

Sixteen-year-olds may qualify with written consent from a parent or guardian.

Regular donors who have passed 60 may continue giving until age 65, depending on medical assessment.

The ministry urges eligible residents to donate blood and help save lives.