International Blood Donors Day observed nation wide
Asmara, 15 June 2014- The International Blood Donors Day has been observed
on 14 June under the theme “Donating Blood in Order to Save the Lives of
Mothers”.
Representing the Minister of Health, Dr. Andebrhan Tesfatsion indicated
that yearly up to 12 thousand units of blood is needed nationwide, and that
the National Blood Transfusion Institution is working hard in cooperation
with the National Voluntary Blood Donors Association and others to ensure
the required amount of blood.
The blood donors on their part expressed satisfaction for donating blood to
save lives, and called for conducting sustainable public awareness raising
programs.
http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/17279-international-blood-donors-day-observed-nation-wide
Received on Mon Jun 16 2014 - 04:54:32 EDT