By Chilma Obinna

As the world marks World Blood Donor Day, the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation has renewed its call for regular blood donations to save lives and ensure universal access to safe blood transfusions.

The theme for this year’s observance, “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives”, underscores the vital role of voluntary blood donors in providing hope and survival to patients in critical need.

In alignment with its strategic commitment to promoting quality healthcare, the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation is advocating for increased awareness and participation in regular blood donation.

In a press statement, the Foundation said the initiative aims to address the growing need for safe blood, particularly in emergencies, chronic disease treatments, and disaster responses.

“Blood donation is more than an act of kindness; it is a lifesaving intervention.

“We urge individuals, communities, and organizations to embrace the habit of regular blood donation to strengthen healthcare systems and save lives.”

The Foundation explained that regular blood donation supports a wide range of medical needs, including surgeries, cancer treatments, maternal care, and accident recovery.

It also plays a critical role in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The availability of safe blood can mean the difference between life and death for patients in dire need.

The Foundation is encouraging the public to donate blood at designated hospitals and blood banks while also advocating for free health screenings and awareness campaigns in communities worldwide.

“This World Blood Donor Day, let us come together to give hope and save lives,” the Foundation emphasided. “Your single act of kindness can create a ripple effect of survival and well-being.”

To support the cause, the Foundation encouraged individuals to become a blood donor and donate at approved centres, spread awareness about the importance of blood donation, participate in community advocacy for universal access to safe blood.