As part of its commitment to supporting laudable initiatives as well
as promoting the culture of giving, leading telecommunications services
provider, Airtel Nigeria, collaborated with the Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, LUTH, to mark the 2017 World Blood Donor Day.Every
year, on 14th June, the world Blood Donor Day is celebrated around the
world to raise awareness for safe blood donation and blood products,
while recognizing voluntary blood donors for their self-sacrifices.
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| From left, Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah; Head of Department, Haematology Unit, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Titilayo Adeyemo; Chairman, Medical Advisory Committees, (LUTH), Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade; Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committees (LUTH), Dr Adetola Daramola and Resident Speaker, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Alani Sulaiman Akanmu during the public lecture in commemoration of World Blood Donors Day at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital on June 14, 2017. |
The focus of this year’s campaign, What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often, was
conceptualised out of the increasing demand for blood during
emergencies, encouraging eligible donors to strengthen the emergency
preparedness of health services in their communities by donating blood.
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| From left, Deputy Director, Laboratory Services, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Mrs. Ayoola Oremosun; Chairman, Medical Advisory Committees, (LUTH), Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade and Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah during the presentation of an Award for Selfless Service to Airtel Nigeria by Lagos University Teaching Hospital at a public lecture organised to commemorate World Blood Donors on June 14, 2017 |
A public lecture and a blood donation drive also held at the Lagos
University Teaching Hospital’s main hall. The event highlighted the
health benefit of blood donation and also celebrated individuals and
corporate organizations that have demonstrated passion and commitment to
the cause.
During the event, Airtel was recognised with an award for Selfless
Service and commended for its consistent support to the Blood
Transfusion service of the Hospital.
Speaking during the event, Head of Haematology Unit, LUTH, Dr.
Titilola Adeyemo appreciated Airtel’s continued partnership with the
institution in raising awareness about blood donation.
According to Adeyemo, “the level of awareness about blood donation is
relatively low in Nigeria. Partnering with Airtel Nigeria has gone a
long way in helping to educate the people about the benefits of blood
donation as well as get more Nigerians to donate blood which will help
save lives.”
The World Blood Donor Day has been celebrated annually since 2004,
and it is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by
the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Source: Tribune
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