Dong Nai targets to collect 16,000 blood units in 2010

09:05, 22/05/2010

(ĐN)- According to the report from the provincial Steering Board for Humanitarian Blood Donation, 14,548 blood units were collected from donors in 2009, fulfilling 121.3 percent of the yearly target.

(ĐN)- According to the report from the provincial Steering Board for Humanitarian Blood Donation, 14,548 blood units were collected from donors in 2009, fulfilling 121.3 percent of the yearly target.

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In 2010, 11 districts and city in Dong Nai have set a goal to collect 16,000 units of blood. Accordingly, the steering board will strive to reach and surpass the target set this year, solve blood shortages in provincial hospitals and Cho Ray Regional Blood Transfusion and Haematology Centre.

The province’s Red Cross Association will also launch propaganda campaigns to improve local peoples awareness of blood donation drives and encourage them to be involved in the movement.

Reported by T.Q