Ghana’s telecom giant, MTN Ghana, through its charity arm, MTN Foundation, on February 14, 2025, organized its annual ‘Save a Life’ Blood Donation exercise at its headquarters in Accra.
Similar exercises were held across all 16 regions, with the goal of mobilizing 6,110 units of blood to replenish the national blood bank for use by state health facilities.
In Accra, the exercise was conducted in partnership with the 37 Military Hospital, where military doctors supervised the donation process.
The annual event, dubbed the “Save A Life” Blood Donation Campaign, saw many MTN staff, subscribers, and business partners participating in the program.
Speaking at the event, the Acting Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Nana Kofi Asare, emphasized the importance of voluntary blood donation.
“As we mark Valentine’s Day, we at MTN Ghana Foundation believe that the gift of life is the greatest act of love. Blood donation plays a vital role in healthcare, ensuring that patients in need receive timely transfusions.
“This initiative has been a game-changer, and we remain committed to its growth,” he stated.
He further encouraged Ghanaians to embrace blood donation as a civic duty and a symbol of compassion.
“Every pint of blood donated has the potential to save multiple lives. Let’s make this a habit, not just an annual event,” he urged.
MTN Ghana extended its deepest gratitude to the volunteers, healthcare professionals, and donors who contributed to the 2025 blood drive.
The CEO of the National Blood Service, Dr. Shirley Owusu-Ofori, congratulated MTN Ghana on the successful organization of the 2025 edition of the Save A Life blood donation campaign.
She noted that since the inception of the MTN Save A Life blood donation campaign in 2011, the initiative has contributed 29,000 units of blood.
She further highlighted that the collection of 5,901 units of blood from last year’s exercise confirms the significant impact of the collaboration between the MTN Foundation and the National Blood Service.
Source: David Andoh (My JoyOnline)
