MTN Ghana Holds Blood Donation In Ho To Mark Valentine

The Foundation’s target for the exercise was to collect about 2017 pints of blood The annual blood donation exercise organized by MTN Ghana Foundation, dubbed ‘Save a Life” campaign, has taken place in Ho in the Volta region Tuesday. This year’s exercise which was the sixth in a series forms part of an annual programme … Read more

Tigo Partners TV3 For Blood Donation Exercise To Restock National Blood Bank

The country’s leading television station, TV3 Network in partnership with mobile network operator, Tigo, will hold its annual blood donation drive aimed at increasing the stock of blood at the National blood bank that can be accessed by patients. The event, which will be held at the premises of TV3 on Saturday, 18th February 2017 … Read more

6TH MTN Ghana Save A Life Campaign Targets Over 2000 Pints of Blood

The MTN Ghana Foundation says it hopes to collect over 2000 pints of blood at this year’s “Save a Life” Blood Donation project slated for 14th February, 2017. The MTN “Save a Life” project is an annual Valentine’s Day blood donation exercise, organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation at which MTN staff public-spirited individuals donate … Read more

MTN Targets 2,017 Pints of Blood

The MTN Ghana Foundation aims at collecting at least 2,017 pints of blood at this year’s “Save a Life” Blood Donation project slated for 14th February, 2017. The MTN “Save a Life” project is an annual Valentine’s Day blood donation exercise, organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation which gives MTN staff and other individuals the … Read more

This Is Why You Must Donate Your Blood

Have you ever donated your blood? Are you aware that donating blood once in while can boost your immune system while saving lives? Well, according to Dr. Thomas Anabah, a medical director at the Ridge hospital in Accra, donating your blood helps in replenishing your system by producing new blood cells that boost your immune … Read more

Tigo Partners TV3 For Blood Donation

As part of their corporate social responsibility, Ghana’s leading TV station, TV3 and the best voice and data Telecom Company in Ghana, Tigo have set February 18, 2017 for a blood donation exercise which is aimed at restocking the national blood bank. The annual event which is held at the premises of TV3 has saved … Read more

37 Military Hospital Runs Out of Blood

The recent gas explosion near the Trade Fair Centre at La in Accra, which resulted in the death of 11 people and injury to more than 40 others, has caused shortage of blood at the 37 Military Hospital. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Major Gariba Pabi, “as a result of … Read more

Food and Drugs Authority Responsible For Safe Blood Standards

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a blood donation exercise to create awareness on its mandate to regulate blood and blood derivatives as essential medicines. Speaking at the event, held at the premises of the FDA, in Accra, on Friday, Mr Hudu Mogtari, the Chief Executive Officer of the FDA said: “Blood and … Read more

Traumatic and Sudden Death of Verma Annan

Today, I wish to dedicate my page to young and beautiful Verma Marie Annan, a twenty-three year old woman and graduate of University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, who packed bag and baggage and left to Heaven on Sunday, November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. Her freak demise has opened up a debate … Read more

National Blood Service Anticipates Crisis As Blood Stock Hits An All Time Low

The National Blood Service is warning of crisis if measures are not immediately put in place to encourage voluntary donation of blood to meet demands of health facilities nationwide. The service says it is currently unable to supply demands of hospitals due to shortfall in stock. Public Relations Manager of the National Blood Service, Stephen … Read more