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By Shabbir Hussain
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (Alliance News): The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia organized a blood donation camp in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) here.
The camp was joined by several volunteered, students, besides members of diplomatic corps and Indonesian students studied here in donating blood.
Pakistan Red Crescent Regional Blood Donor Center is known for being very responsible in supplying safe quality blood to the community by implementing a safe blood program that embodies the spirit of “Altruism” and the principle of Voluntary, non-remunerated Blood Donation.
On the Occasion, Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Adam Tugio said that saving one life mean saving humanity adding the steps of blood donation raises awareness of the importance of regular blood donations to help patients in need.
He said that Pakistan is currently facing a dengue outbreak, and demand for blood transfusion and platelets are significantly increased as a result all across Pakistan.
In addition, Pakistan has an additional requirement for blood supply because of thalassemia patients, and the challenge has magnified due to the lack of blood donors amid COVID-19.
Ambassador Tugio expressed his appreciation to the entire team of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and to all the blood donors, including youth for voluntarily donating blood and inspiring others to join hands and support a noble cause.
“The collected blood will be distributed to critical patients with Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Cancer, Dialysis, and others who are in serious illness in hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi”, added a team member of PRCS.