National Blood Service Donates 1,000 Pieces of Clothing to Korle-Bu Child Health Department for World Blood Donor Day

The National Blood Service (NBS) Ghana has marked this year’s World Blood Donor Day with a significant philanthropic gesture, donating 1,000 pieces of branded children’s clothing to the Child Health Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Supported by the Global Blood Fund, the initiative is designed to provide physical comfort and psychological support to young patients currently undergoing medical treatment at the facility. The donation serves as a bridge between the clinical requirements of the hospital and the humanitarian needs of its most vulnerable patients.

Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Shirley Phyllis Ohenewa Owusu-Ofori, representing the NBS, emphasized that the mandate of the Service extends beyond the technical aspects of ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for the nation. She noted that supporting patient welfare through non-medical means is a vital component of holistic healthcare delivery. The branded clothing is intended to complement clinical care by enhancing the comfort and morale of the children, acknowledging that the recovery process often involves more than just medical intervention.

The donation forms a central part of a month-long series of activities dedicated to World Blood Donor Day celebrations in Ghana. The NBS has expanded its traditional one-day observation into a comprehensive June program aimed at honoring the selfless contributions of voluntary blood donors across the country. By highlighting these acts of giving, the Service seeks to raise public awareness about the critical role voluntary donations play in saving lives and maintaining the resilience of the national healthcare system, while also expressing gratitude to those whose donations sustain the blood bank throughout the year.