The National Blood Transfusion Service has launched a new national campaign with the theme of ‘Super Donors,’ focusing on the result of blood donations – saving lives.
The campaign therefore salutes all blood donors as “super heroes,” as with one donation these individuals have the potential to save at least three lives that are in danger.
During a visit to the Blood Donation Center at Gwardamanga, Minister for Health Chris Fearne met with some of the donors who participated in the campaign as well as staff at the centre and heard how the positive experiences of donors have encouraged them to give regular donations, while also urging their relatives and friends to do the same.
Dr Fearne praised the example given by the donors, and said thanks to them, situations where the blood reserve reaches critical levels are now hopefully avoided.
The Health Minister explained that the National Blood Transfusion Service is always at the forefront of updating the protocols according to the latest international studies, and invests in innovative machines so that it is possible for more people to become blood donors.
“Through this investment, last year the parameters of donor eligibility were widened which led to people of all sexual orientations being able to donate blood,” he said.
Dr Fearne thanked all staff at the National Blood Transfusion Service and those at the blood banks in the hospitals for their dedication and continuous work.
He encouraged everyone who is eligible to take some time out of their day and visit the local blood donation unit so that they too can become “super heroes.”
In Gozo, the next donation session is on Sunday [1].