Vietnam is observing Voluntary Blood Donation Day (April 7) with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of year-round blood donation and encouraging people to roll up a sleeve.
Vietnam is observing Voluntary Blood Donation Day (April 7) with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of year-round blood donation and encouraging people to roll up a sleeve.
Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation Nguyen Hai Duong said on April 3 the mass media will help change the behavior of people, especially ranking officials and Party members, towards the humanitarian campaign.
The organizing board hopes to collect at least 100,000 units of blood in April through a nationwide promotion campaign, Duong said.
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All grassroots-level agencies will carry out activities in response to the Day throughout April. Each province and city hopes to collect an amount of blood equal to 10% of the total annual amount estimated to meet the emergency and treatment needs of the nation.
Communication campaigns will be enhanced during the month long to highlight the importance of blood donation and encourage people, including officials, to join the humanitarian work.
Meetings, seminars, forums and exchanges will be organised to honour individuals, organisations, families and businesses for their contributions to the work.
(Source:VOV)
