Thinh noted that the 100 donors have set a bright example for others to follow, contributing to spreading the tradition of solidarity and compassion of the Vietnamese and promoting charity across the country.

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and outstanding blood donors at the Presidential Office.

The 100 outstanding blood donors jointly contributed more than 2,500 units of blood in 2020.

In particular, Tran Thi Mai has donated blood 95 times so far and Nguyen Quoc Thinh has donated blood 15 times and mobilised 27,500 others to donate their blood, among others.

The Vice President said that Vietnam needs approximately 2 million units of blood each year, but the donated blood has only met 70% of the demand, emphasising that the volunteer blood donation movement should be further promoted across the country.

Red Cross Society calls for blood donation, effective fight against Covid-19

President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu has sent a letter to call for the community's greater efforts to effectively prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure enough blood for emergencies and medical treatment.

Bac Giang donates 5,375 blood units

(BGO) – The Steering Committee for voluntary blood donation (VBD) in Bac Giang province has joined hands with Ha Lang Railway Branch (Vietnam Railway Corporation) to launch the blood donation festival to ease the blood shortage amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Bac Giang: Nearly 300 members of provincial civil servant’s trade union volunteer to donate blood

(BGO) – On March 7, the Trade Union of the Bac Giang provincial Civil Servant Block coordinated with the provincial Red Cross Society to organize blood donation festival themed “Sharing blood – No fear of Covid-19”.

2020 Red Spring Festival receives 3,525 blood units

(BGO) – The Steering Board for voluntary blood donation (VBD) in Bac Giang province has coordinated with the Red Cross Society at all levels to launch 9 humanity blood donation festivals in response of 2020 Red Spring Festival (launched from December 29).

Bac Giang blood donation festival receives 100 safe blood units

(BGO) – The Voluntary Blood Donation (VBD) Festival was launched on February 16 by the Steering Board for VBD in the northern province of Bac Giang at the Building B of the provincial Inter-Agency Headquater.

Source: NDO