Polls will be the largest ever in human history with over 960 million people eligible to vote
A Dubai royal has become the first blood donor for the 2021 edition of an annual campaign.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, donated blood for the 10th edition of the ‘My Blood for My Country’ campaign that was launched on Monday.
ALSO READ:
>> Blood donations vital during pandemic, UAE doctors say
The campaign was first launched in 2012. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, was the first blood donor then.
Sheikh Hamdan had said at the time of the launch that donating blood is the best gift a citizen and resident can give. “It is an expression of patriotism and the values of humanitarianism and compassion, since every drop of donated blood can bring relief to sick and injured people,” he’d said.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed called on members of the community to embrace the campaign’s humanitarian call to donate blood and inspire others to do the same. He said voluntary blood donations play an invaluable role in saving lives and give countless patients a chance to recover their health.
ALSO READ:
>> Dubai launches mobile blood donation camp
Statistics recently issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) showed that the annual campaign has provided nearly 36,000 units of blood in the past nine years, which helped save the lives of 90,000 patients.
Each blood donation can save the lives of three to four patients.
Benefits of blood donation
According to facts listed on the DHA website:
>> Regular blood donation decreases the possibility of heart diseases and strokes.
>> It also activates the bone marrow to produce new blood cells.
>> It helps the body get rid of excess iron level.
Polls will be the largest ever in human history with over 960 million people eligible to vote
UAE business activity and business confidence remained strong
Trend Micro showcases its unified cyber security platform at Gisec
CIP leader showcases live demo of nuclear power plant at Gisec
Achievement signifies back-to-back successes for Aeon & Trisl in the industry
A ministerial committee has been set up to assess damages and distribute compensation
The actor complained about a widely-circulated deepfake video that showed him promoting political views
Fans flooded the comments section with expressions of excitement and nostalgia