The first permanent voluntary blood donation point in the South is located at Dong Nai General Hospital.

Deputy Director of Dong Nai Province Department of Health Le Quang Trung and Deputy Director of Dong Nai General Hospital Dang Ha Huu Phuoc donated blood after the opening ceremony. Photo: Bich Ngoc

Mr. Pham Le Nhat Minh, Deputy Director of the Blood Transfusion Center of Cho Ray Hospital, said: Over the past 20 years, Dong Nai province has always been the leading locality in receiving donated blood in the Southern region. In 2024 alone, Dong Nai province received nearly 38,000 units of blood, accounting for about 1/4 of the total amount of blood received by Cho Ray Hospital. Thereby, contributing to ensuring blood reserves, promptly supplying hospitals for emergency and treatment of many patients. After this standard model, Cho Ray Hospital will continue to expand to other localities from 2026.

Doctors of Dong Nai General Hospital participate in voluntary blood donation. Photo: Hanh Dung

Nurses of Dong Nai General Hospital participate in voluntary blood donation. Photo: Hanh Dung

Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial Red Cross Society Nguyen Tan Hung emphasized: The implementation of a fixed voluntary blood donation point at Dong Nai General Hospital is of great significance, helping people easily access the blood donation point and take the initiative in donating blood. From there, the blood reserve for hospitals will be regularly supplemented. The Society will provide certificates and gifts to blood donors in accordance with regulations; at the same time, increase propaganda so that people know about this blood donation point.

Mr. Pham Le Nhat Minh, Deputy Director of Cho Ray Hospital's Blood Transfusion Center (middle) guides two foreigners who want to donate blood. Photo: Hanh Dung

Specialist Doctor II Ngo Duc Tuan, Director of Dong Nai General Hospital, said: Fixed blood donation points are fully invested in facilities, equipment and human resources, to create favorable and safe conditions for people to donate blood regularly. From there, creating a proactive blood reserve, reducing dependence on mobile blood donation campaigns, contributing to ensuring safety in emergency, surgery and treatment.

Medical staff are screened before donating blood. Photo: Hanh Dung

On the opening morning, many medical staff and people enthusiastically participated in donating blood. As a result, the Organizing Committee received 28 units of blood.

Hanh Dung - Bich Ngoc

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