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Blood donation campaign opens in Hanoi

The annual blood donation campaign held by the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) after Tet (Lunar New Year) began in Hanoi on February 22.
Blood donation campaign opens in Hanoi ảnh 1Staff members of the NIHBT donate blood at the campaign (Photo: www.nhandan.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The annualblood donation campaign held by the National Institute of Hematology and BloodTransfusion (NIHBT) after Tet (Lunar New Year) began in Hanoi on February 22.

Director of the NIHBT Bach Quoc Khanhsaid that during this time, there is a lack of blood available for use whileblood demand in hospitals and health facilities often rises after Tet.

Staff members of the NIHBT registeredto donate on this occasion, he added, calling on agencies and organisations totake part in blood donation campaigns.

The NIHBT needs a minimum of 1,500units of blood daily for emergencies and medical treatment at 180 hospitals inHanoi and northern provinces. Of the amount, 45 percent needs to be Type O,equivalent to about 700 units.

Following Tet, the annual Red SpringFestival will be held in a week, starting from March 10. The blood bank expectsto collect 1,000 – 2,000 units of blood each day during the festival.-VNA

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