Hamad Medical Corporation launches national blood donation campaign
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched a nationwide campaign at Katara Cultural Village on December 19, 2020, to encourage citizens and residents to become regular blood donors.
The campaign is running under the slogan; Qatar…It’s in Our Blood.
At the launch were two Blood Donation buses which are emblazoned with the new identity of Qatar Blood Services.
Two blood donation buses emblazoned with the new identity of Qatar Blood Services were there during the launch.
Dr. Einas Al Kuwari, Chairperson of the HMC Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology said, “Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments. We need new blood donors from all backgrounds to ensure there is the right blood available for patients who need it.”
“Without blood donors, many patients simply would not be alive today We are sending out a message that we are all connected in this great country and through our blood donation, each individual can contribute to a sustainable blood supply,” Dr. Al Kuwari added.
The campaign will also see mobile blood donation teams tour the country until April 2021.
Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Qatar Blood Services has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage citizens and residents to become regular blood donors.#QNA
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) December 19, 2020
Dr. Al Kuwari also mentioned that there was a lot of support from individuals, companies, and community groups, however, more support needed.
“Over the past 12 months, there have been around 35,000 voluntary blood donors which, while on par with 2019, needs to be increased as we prepare for the World Cup 2022,” commented.
She said, “Giving blood has continued throughout the pandemic. We ask all our donors to take sensible precautions and be assured that we will look after you when you are with us to donate – both at our Donor Centers and our mobile teams.”
“Our teams have also stepped-up precautionary measures to ensure that every blood donation is safe during the pandemic to include mandatory pre-screening before entering the blood donation sites, as well as regular cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces and equipment,” concluded Dr. Al Kuwari.
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