July 03, 2019 | 20:04 (GMT+7)
Voluntary blood donation drive takes place in Lao Cai
PANO - The Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation Mobilization of Lao Cai province, in association with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, on June 2 held a blood donation drive themed "Red Border Areas".
According to Trinh Xuan Truong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation Mobilization, the number of voluntary donors has increased; however, the demand of blood for emergency at hospitals in the province is still high. So it is necessary to maintain and further promote the blood donation movement in the coming time.
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Participants in the blood donation drive |
Over the past years, the voluntary blood donation in Lao Cai province has become a meaningful movement, a cultural feature, and an annual activity of the province. People from all walks of life in the province are always aware of the importance of voluntary blood donation, and actively participate in the events.
In 2018, the province received more than 4,000 units of blood from donors.
The Red Journey blood donation campaign in Lao Cai province has also become a kindness festival with compassionate hearts.
At the end of the event, the organizing panel collected 1,105 units of blood.
Translated by Lam Anh