Students from Barekese, Jachie Pramso, and Kumasi Anglican Senior High Schools demonstrated remarkable civic spirit on Friday by voluntarily donating blood to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank.
The exercise, an annual tradition sponsored by MTN Ghana, was held as part of the activities leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Student Experiences
Speaking to the press, several students expressed their fulfillment in contributing to the life-saving cause.
While many admitted to initial anxieties specifically fearing post-donation dizziness, they noted that the professional screening and collection process left them feeling well and reassured.
Lifeline for KATH:
Dr. Lesley Osei, Head of the Transfusion Medicine Unit at KATH, expressed profound gratitude for the initiative.
She highlighted that this specific drive by the telecommunications giant consistently provides the largest annual influx of blood for the unit.
For this specific leg of the campaign involving the three schools, Dr. Osei noted that the Blood Bank anticipates collecting approximately 75 pints of blood.
“We are deeply indebted to MTN for sustaining these outreaches for 15 years,” Dr. Osei stated.
She added that, “this partnership provides the essential reserves needed to treat patients facing critical health challenges.”
MTN’s Long-Term Commitment:
Nii Adotey Mingle, General Manager of MTN’s Northern Business District, provided an overview of the campaign’s impact.
To date, he said the initiative has contributed a staggering 26,000 pints of blood to the National Blood Bank.
Mr. Mingle emphasized that the annual drive is rooted in the company’s dedication to the health and well-being of the Ghanaian people.
This year, he discloded that MTN aims to collect a total of 7,500 pints through various outreach programs across the country.
“The health of our customers and partners is a core priority,” Mr. Mingle remarked.
He noted that, “for 15 years, we have remained diligent in conducting these drives to ensure our blood banks are well-equipped to handle emergencies and other medical procedures requiring blood transfusions.”
Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie,
Kumasi.
