Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Donating Blood in the Philippines

For the Provincial Blood Council, there is no deeper meaning of Christmas than sharing one's life to save other's lives through blood donation.

Provincial Health Officer Romulo Gaerlan, Co-chair of the Council, explained that human blood is indispensable and it cannot be bought at any store, except through willing hearts of individuals who care for the lives of other people.

Instead of the usual fun and merry making for Christmas, Gaerlan said they will have another activity that supports life under the mandate of the council.

Established with the prime objective to coordinate efforts for blood donation, the council enjoins all potential blood donors to the whole day in-house blood letting on Dec. 15 at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital conference hall.

The project would add to the blood services of the province which used to answer blood needs especially during emergencies.

Invited as major blood donors are enlisted men of the Philippine Army and police personnel in the province.

Blood units to be collected shall be kept at the provincial hospital blood station after undergoing the usual blood tests at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center in Tuguegarao, Cagayan.

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