Banks line up to give the gift of blood

Published date09 March 2023
Publication titleThe Phnom Penh Post

The 112th International Women's Day on March 8 saw about 400 people donate blood to the National Blood Transfusion Centre (NBTC) in Phnom Penh, with more than 200 bags of the life-saving liquid collected.

NBTC president Sok Po said the March 8 'Donate Blood, Save Lives' drive was organised by Chip Mong Group and the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC). The campaign was designed to give hope to those in urgent need of blood.

'At least 300 to 400 participants volunteered to donate, and passed the health check to do so. Some would-be volunteers were denied the chance to give blood due to various health factors, including obesity or pre-existing conditions,' he told The Post on March 9, noting that donations will be accepted at 16 locations throughout March.

Po said one bag of blood is needed to save a life every six minutes in...

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