Red Journey receives nearly 700,000 blood units

The journey was firstly raised by the NIHBT and VTVCorp Joint Stock Company and was supported by leaders of the Ministry of Health and other ministries and sectors. In 2013, the program was held across the country and received over 17,500 blood units.

Delegates at the event

After many years of implementation, the program has attracted the participation of a large number of localities and people.

Addressing the event, Director of National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Bach Quoc Khanh affirmed that after ten years, the Red Journey is increasingly supported by many people nationwide. In 2022 alone, 46 provinces and cities have participated in 60 days, with more than 120,000 blood units donated. The blood amount was seven times higher than in the first year of implementation.

Reportedly, the program has so far attracted millions of people and collected nearly 700,000 blood units.

The program has contributed to raising people’s awareness of voluntary blood donation and easing blood shortage at hospitals, especially amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, it is also an opportunity for blood transfusion centers and local health sector to practice organizing blood donations in response to natural disasters.

Presenting flags and flowers to outstanding collectives and individuals

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan held that the journey has contributed to spread voluntary blood donation movement to the community and brought love to people in all the corners of the country.

During the conference, 10 outstanding collectives and individuals in performing the program received flags and flowers from the organizing board.

Translated by Minh Anh