Blood donation campaign at Duma Hospital to support blood bank reserves

The Damascus countryside Directorate of Health, in cooperation with the Eastern Ghouta area administration and the Duma Council of Elders, organized a blood donation campaign at Duma National Hospital today, Friday, under the slogan "A drop of blood from you could save a life." Various health, humanitarian, and civil entities participated in this initiative to support blood bank reserves and ensure the needs of hospitals and patients are met.

Damascus countryside Health Director Tawfiq Hisaba clarified that the campaign is part of the Ministry of Health's plan to enhance the strategic reserves of blood banks and meet patient needs, especially emergency cases, surgical operations, and chronic disease patients, particularly those with thalassemia. He noted that the one-day campaign witnessed a large turnout from residents, necessitating the reception of donors before the scheduled time, and emphasized that it would continue until the last donor is received, even if the announced time has passed.

For his part, Amer Zarifa, Director of Operations at the Damascus countryside Directorate of Emergency and Disaster Management, commended the large turnout of residents in donating blood, considering it a reflection of the spirit of solidarity and community cooperation. For her part, Raneem Baqala, Director of the Central Blood Bank in Damascus, explained that such initiatives contribute to strengthening values of community solidarity and expanding public participation in humanitarian work.

Donor Fahd Al-Hamouri stated that his participation in the campaign stems from his humanitarian duty and desire to help others, emphasizing the importance of blood donation in supporting patients and those with thalassemia. The campaign comes within the framework of efforts to promote the culture of voluntary blood donation among members of society and enhance awareness of its importance as a humanitarian act that contributes to saving patients' lives and ensuring the availability of safe and sufficient blood units.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)