The Dubai Health Authority reported that the number of participants in the “My Blood for My Country” campaign has reached 13,918 donors so far, who have donated 12,237 units of blood, explaining that this amount can save the lives of 36,711 patients who need a blood transfusion. The Director of the Department of Laboratories and Genetics at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Hussein Al-Samt, told “Emirates Today” that the “My Blood for My Country” campaign is witnessing an increasing demand day after day, whether by individuals or participating institutions, calling on all segments of society to participate in the campaign. campaign, and contribute to saving the lives of patients and accident victims.
He pointed out that the process of donating blood is beneficial for the donor himself, because it reduces the chances of heart and brain clots, and helps activate bone marrow cells, and the donated blood is used in the treatment of various diseases through plasma.
He stated that a single blood unit can save the lives of three people, whose health condition requires a blood transfusion, calling on community members, citizens and residents, to participate in the campaign, to provide the largest amount of blood, to save lives.
He explained that more than 60% of those who donated through the “My Blood for My Country” campaign are new participants, donating for the first time, pointing out that the campaign witnessed the participation of government agencies for the first time as well. The “My Blood for My Country” campaign was launched in its first session in 2012, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.
His Highness was the first to donate blood at the moment of the launch of the campaign, which contributed to its success and encouraged community members to participate in it, especially after His Highness emphasized the importance of the initiative, saying that “blood donation is the best gift that a citizen and resident can give, as an expression of love for the homeland, especially since there is Sick and wounded need every drop of blood.”
The Dubai Health Authority reported that the number of participants in the “My Blood for My Country” campaign has reached 13,918 donors so far, who have donated 12,237 units of blood, explaining that this amount can save the lives of 36,711 patients who need a blood transfusion. The Director of the Department of Laboratories and Genetics at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Hussein Al-Samt, told “Emirates Today” that the “My Blood for My Country” campaign is witnessing an increasing demand day after day, whether by individuals or participating institutions, calling on all segments of society to participate in the campaign. campaign, and contribute to saving the lives of patients and accident victims.
He pointed out that the process of donating blood is beneficial for the donor himself, because it reduces the chances of heart and brain clots, and helps activate bone marrow cells, and the donated blood is used in the treatment of various diseases through plasma.
He stated that a single blood unit can save the lives of three people, whose health condition requires a blood transfusion, calling on community members, citizens and residents, to participate in the campaign, to provide the largest amount of blood, to save lives.
He explained that more than 60% of those who donated through the “My Blood for My Country” campaign are new participants, donating for the first time, pointing out that the campaign witnessed the participation of government agencies for the first time as well. The “My Blood for My Country” campaign was launched in its first session in 2012, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.
His Highness was the first to donate blood at the moment of the launch of the campaign, which contributed to its success and encouraged community members to participate in it, especially after His Highness emphasized the importance of the initiative, saying that “blood donation is the best gift that a citizen and resident can give, as an expression of love for the homeland, especially since there is Sick and wounded need every drop of blood.”
The Dubai Health Authority reported that the number of participants in the “My Blood for My Country” campaign has reached 13,918 donors so far, who have donated 12,237 units of blood, explaining that this amount can save the lives of 36,711 patients who need a blood transfusion. The Director of the Department of Laboratories and Genetics at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Hussein Al-Samt, told “Emirates Today” that the “My Blood for My Country” campaign is witnessing an increasing demand day after day, whether by individuals or participating institutions, calling on all segments of society to participate in the campaign. campaign, and contribute to saving the lives of patients and accident victims.
He pointed out that the process of donating blood is beneficial for the donor himself, because it reduces the chances of heart and brain clots, and helps activate bone marrow cells, and the donated blood is used in the treatment of various diseases through plasma.
He stated that a single blood unit can save the lives of three people, whose health condition requires a blood transfusion, calling on community members, citizens and residents, to participate in the campaign, to provide the largest amount of blood, to save lives.
He explained that more than 60% of those who donated through the “My Blood for My Country” campaign are new participants, donating for the first time, pointing out that the campaign witnessed the participation of government agencies for the first time as well. The “My Blood for My Country” campaign was launched in its first session in 2012, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.
His Highness was the first to donate blood at the moment of the launch of the campaign, which contributed to its success and encouraged community members to participate in it, especially after His Highness emphasized the importance of the initiative, saying that “blood donation is the best gift that a citizen and resident can give, as an expression of love for the homeland, especially since there is Sick and wounded need every drop of blood.”
The Dubai Health Authority reported that the number of participants in the “My Blood for My Country” campaign has reached 13,918 donors so far, who have donated 12,237 units of blood, explaining that this amount can save the lives of 36,711 patients who need a blood transfusion. The Director of the Department of Laboratories and Genetics at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Hussein Al-Samt, told “Emirates Today” that the “My Blood for My Country” campaign is witnessing an increasing demand day after day, whether by individuals or participating institutions, calling on all segments of society to participate in the campaign. campaign, and contribute to saving the lives of patients and accident victims.
He pointed out that the process of donating blood is beneficial for the donor himself, because it reduces the chances of heart and brain clots, and helps activate bone marrow cells, and the donated blood is used in the treatment of various diseases through plasma.
He stated that a single blood unit can save the lives of three people, whose health condition requires a blood transfusion, calling on community members, citizens and residents, to participate in the campaign, to provide the largest amount of blood, to save lives.
He explained that more than 60% of those who donated through the “My Blood for My Country” campaign are new participants, donating for the first time, pointing out that the campaign witnessed the participation of government agencies for the first time as well. The “My Blood for My Country” campaign was launched in its first session in 2012, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.
His Highness was the first to donate blood at the moment of the launch of the campaign, which contributed to its success and encouraged community members to participate in it, especially after His Highness emphasized the importance of the initiative, saying that “blood donation is the best gift that a citizen and resident can give, as an expression of love for the homeland, especially since there is Sick and wounded need every drop of blood.”