By Andrew Kamanga
The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS)- Balaka Satelite Depor has expressed gratitude to Traditional Authority (T/A) Phalula’s area for a positive response during last blood donation exercise.
Speaking at interface Area Develoopment committer (ADC) meeting that MBTS help at Phalula Market yesterday, Head of Balaka satelite Depot Edith CHimphamba disclosed that MBTS had a set of a target collection of 100 units of whole blood in the last blood donation exercise, of which the area exceeded with 20 units.
Chimphamba attributed this large turn up to the support that the T/A Phalula and other learders are giving MBTS. She said: “We are very
grateful because you always open doors for us to conduct sensitization talks and blood collections. The overwhelming patronage during blood donation day is due to your dedication in mobilizing the community.
On his part, Group Village Headman Thawitsa said the area has potential to produce more blood donors and surpass the target even more. He however pointed out that there are still some misconceptions that hinder people from donating blood. To this he requested MBTS to intesify communication about blood donation by among other things utilizing market days and producing simple tailor – made pamphlets that people can read about blood donation. “We have so many potential blood donors in this area and we are optimistic we will continue exceeding our target. However, some people still have fears about blood donation due to lack of adequate information”.
“Donate blood to save a life.”