Chung shared: “I firstly donated blood in 2010. After that I felt better because I can help save some needy cases”.

Hoang Thi Chung donates blood to save others.

In 2021, a woman in Le Vien commune suffered severe blood loss shock due to an ectopic pregnancy. Though the relatives donated two blood units to her, it could not meet the demand while the blood reserve at the district Medical Center had no more type O blood.

After receiving the information at midnight, Chung immediately came to the center and donated 250ml blood to save the patient out of critical condition.

Few months later, Chung took her relative to hospital for health examination. When they were waiting for their turn, she heared doctor’s urgent notice to ask for type O blood for 80 year old patient in emergency condition. As natural reaction, she said: “I have type O blood, just take mine first”.

Since the first donation, Chung has donated blood 13 times, each ranging from 250 to 350ml. She not only donates blood but also positively spreads its meaning to her families, relatives, friends and member of the women’s union where she is working at.

“It is a good deed to donate blood and save others because now there are many patients in need of blood transfusion to get better. I will continue sharing my blood until I am healthy,” Chung said.

Chairwoman of the district Women’s Union Dinh Thi Tuyet sharedd: “Chung is a bright model in voluntary blood donation campaign, helping save many people. Playing the role of Chairwoman of the Women’s Association in the town, Chung is active in every task, especially supporting poor women member”.

1.43 million blood units mobilised in 2022

The entire nation mobilised and collected more than 1.43 million blood units in 2022, reaching 106% of the planned target and meeting the blood demand for medical emergencies and treatment.

Programme honours outstanding contributors to blood donation drive

The National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusions (NIHBT) held a programme in Hanoi on December 15 to honour 17 collectives and 9 individuals, who have made significant contributions to the blood donation drive.

Red Sunday 2023 blood donation campaign aims to collect 50,000 units of blood

The Chu Nhat Do 2023 (Red Sunday) blood donation campaign is expected to collect 45,000-50,000 units of blood to help alleviate the shortage of blood for emergency and treatment periods during and after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Blood moon lunar eclipse observable next week

The last total lunar eclipse of the year, also known as a blood moon because of the reddish tinge the full moon takes on when fully eclipsed, would happen on November 8.