Iron Blood

Blood donation program for Ukrzaliznytsia employees and everyone who cares.

Help colleagues

Every day dozens of railway workers need blood transfusions due to work injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. Your blood can save a colleague's life.
Support defenders

In wartime conditions, the need for donor blood has increased manifold. We provide blood to military hospitals and civilian hospitals.
Corporate solidarity

Ukrzaliznytsia is a big family. Blood donation is a manifestation of care for the health and lives of our colleagues and their families.

How to become a donor?

A simple process that takes about an hour of your time.

1. Preparation

Familiarize yourself with detailed donation information, requirements, and restrictions.
Read more on the MoH website
2. Medical Examination

Undergo a quick medical check-up and blood test to determine blood type and Rh factor.
3. Blood Donation

The blood donation procedure takes 10-15 minutes. You donate 450 ml of blood.
4. Rest

15-20 minutes of rest with tea and cookies to restore strength.

Key requirements
- Age 18 to 65
- Weight over 50 kg
- No chronic diseases
- At least 2 months since previous donation
Temporary restrictions
- Cold - 2 weeks after recovery
- Vaccination - 1 month
- Tattoo/piercing - 6 months
- Surgery - 6 months
Donation procedure

Blood donation in Ukraine is a safe and voluntary procedure taking about 10–15 minutes. Before donating, the donor undergoes a medical examination and testing. Donors receive a day off and the possibility of a free lunch.