This program is part of the annual voluntary blood donation series, coordinated by Samsung Vietnam with the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, Red Cross Societies of northern Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen provinces, where Samsung Vietnam’s factories are located.

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Samsung Vietnam staff have donated 100,000 units of bloods since 2010.

The program has taken place amid the COVID-19 pandemic in many localities, causing a shortage of blood, especially before, during and after the Tet (Lunar New Year).

Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam, said the desire of helping to overcome blood shortage during the pandemic is the biggest motivation for Samsung Vietnam to make efforts to implement the program. “We are very happy that the program receives enthusiastic participation from a lot of Vietnamese, as well as Korean employees. Hopefully, the units of blood that Samsung employees have donated will help patient,” he said.

Dr. Bach Quoc Khanh, Director of the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, said: “Over the past decade, Samsung Vietnam has actively implemented blood donation activities. Even in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung still ensured an appropriate and safe plan for blood donation.”

In March 2021, Samsung Vietnam also contributed to the Red Cross Societies of Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen provinces, and the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion with a total of nearly 750 million VND (32,600 USD). Samsung has to date donated to the three units some 6 billion VND (260,800 USD).

Source: VNA