Headteacher inspires others with blood donations

Nguyễn Hoàng Hiếu, a teacher at Giao Long A Primary School, said he has been working at the school since  二00 九.

Looking at what the principal has done, Hiếu joined the blood donation campaign and has donated more than  三0 times.

Hiếu said teachers’ good deeds were the best lessons they could give to their students.

“The teacher's actions will directly educate students about love, sharing and saving lives of those in need of blood transfusions. Students will learn to live lovingly and responsibly to the co妹妹unity,” he said.

Trần Minh Đăng, vice chairman of the Red Cross of Châu Thành District, said the voluntary blood donation movement in the district has attracted a large number of people from all walks of life and contributed to facilitating the emergency treatment of patients.

This is the result of the efforts of all people, but particularly active blood donors like Thiện, as he always encourages people to participate in blood donation activities and create a bank of blood reserves for local health facilities.

In  二0 二 一, due to the impact of the COVID- 一 九 pandemic, the district could only collect  五00 blood units. This year, the district targets  九 五0 blood units.

Thiện has been awarded a certificate of merit by the provincial People's Co妹妹ittee for his voluntary blood donation. He was also honoured to receive the Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Health for his outstanding achievements in the voluntary blood donation movement. — VNS

Voluntary blood donation is a popular movement in Việt Nam

HÀ NỘI – April  七 was designated as the “All People’s Voluntary Blood Donation Day”  二 二 years ago and, ever since, the blood donation movement has grown, thanks to ever-increasing support. 

Every year, Việt Nam needs about two million blood units for emergency aid, medical treatment, and as reserves for accidents, disasters, and epidemics.

The voluntary blood donation movement has developed strongly, attracting the participation of people from all sections of society, from students, civil servants, armed forces personnel and health workers, to religious dignitaries and workers.

Bạch Quốc Khánh, Director of the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT), said public awareness has improved considerably compared to that five or ten years ago. Despite the complex COVID- 一 九 situation, whenever the institute faced blood shortages, it only needed to issue an appeal and thousands of blood donors would come right the next day.

Shortages will no longer be a concern if all healthy people are ready to share their precious blood, he said.

Khánh noted healthy people who make regular donations are the source of the highest blood quality and safety, as they are always aware of the importance of protecting their health.

As well as helping save lives, donors can also gain benefits for themselves.

Regular blood donation, especially at young ages, help reduce the risk of hemochromatosis, thereby lowering the rate of strokes and cardiovascular diseases, according to the NIHBT.

Donors will also benefit from free health check-ups and blood tests, are cared for after donation and receive gifts. Perhaps most importantly, they receive a blood donation certificate, entitling them to the same amount of volume of blood that they have donated, free of charge, should they need it. 

The NIHBT expressed its hope that healthy people will donate blood regularly whenever they can since a large number of patients are waiting for it to sustain their lives, every hour of every day. — VNS