Cross River Govt Partners With National Blood Service Agency to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Grand Ceremony
Representing the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Elder Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Nursing, Mr. Coco-Bassey Esu, highlighted the importance of blood donation, describing it as a "selfless act that saves countless lives."
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Cross River Govt Partners With National Blood Service Agency to Mark World Blood Donor Day with Grand Ceremony
The Cross River State Government, in partnership with the Calabar Centre,South South Zone of the National Blood Service Agency(NBSA), Lions Club International, DNKI , Nig Red Cross Society and other organizations, marked World Blood Donor Day with a grand ceremony themed “Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives.”
Representing the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Elder Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Nursing, Mr. Coco-Bassey Esu, highlighted the importance of blood donation, describing it as a “selfless act that saves countless lives.”
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He emphasized the state government’s commitment to supporting the National Blood Bank center and establishing it as a regional hub for blood testing to ensure a steady supply of safe blood for hospitals in the state.
The Provost of the College of Health Technology, Elder Dr. Ikpeme Ita, who donated the medical center for the Blood Donation exercise , pledged the institution’s commitment to promoting blood donation. “By donating blood, we can save lives and make a meaningful difference in our community,” he said.
The State Director of the National Blood Service Agency(NBSA) , Dr. Bassey Okon Bassey, expressed gratitude to the state government and partners for their support and urged everyone to continue donating blood. “Let’s give blood and keep the world beating,” he said, emphasizing the impact of blood donation in saving lives. He equally expressed his appreciation of immense encouragement and support from the National Headquarters of NBSA, headed by the DG, Prof Sale Yuguda, in making the 2025 World Blood Donor Day celebration by the Calabar Centre a great success.
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The partnership between the Cross River State Government and the National Blood Service Agency demonstrates the power of community spirit and collaboration in promoting blood donation and ensuring a steady supply of safe blood for hospitals in the state. By working together, they aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
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