Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with 100 outstanding voluntary blood donors nationwide on July 29, who are in Hanoi for a special programme honouring their good deeds. 

Speaking at the meeting, the Government leader said the 100 exemplary blood donors are beautiful symbols of humanity, compassionate love and positive energy in the communityand society. 

"You are truly living evidence and bright examples of goodness, contributing to building a compassionate community and a humane society, upholding the nation's fine traditions and inspiring others in the cause of national construction and defence," PM Chinh said.

Prime Minister meets voluntary blood donors. Photo: VGP

The Party and State always create favourable conditions for blood donation, he said, citing Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s blood donation appeal in April 2020 when the COVID-19 was developing complicatedly.

The PM also lauded the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, the Ministry of Health, the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and ministries and agencies for their efforts and contributions to the blood donation campaign.

The drive needs a wide response from the public, he stressed, asking the health ministry, the VRC and the steering committee to review and supplement regulations for blood donors, and continue addressing obstacles to voluntary blood donation, with attention paid to its quality, safety and sustainability.

The leader suggested promoting digital transformation in this field and stepping up communications activities, expressing his hope and belief that the 100 individuals will play an active role in promoting such good deeds.

Since the establishment of the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation in 2008, more than 16 million blood units have been collected, 99% of which have come from voluntary donors.

All cities, provinces and districts have set up their own steering committees for voluntary blood donation.

This is the 15th year that the programme has been organised. Up to 1,500 blood donor have been commended over the past years./.