Nghia Dan: More than 1,200 people participate in blood donation festival

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 17, the first voluntary blood donation festival of 2017 in Nghia Dan district took place, attracting the participation of more than 1,200 people.

Participating in the first blood donation were officials and people from 25 communes, towns, schools, agencies and units in the district.

The area for health check-ups before donating blood is packed with people. Photo: Thai Truong

More than 1,200 people donated blood, collecting 924 units of blood, exceeding the 2017 plan of 646 units. These units of blood will be transferred to Nghe An Hematology and Blood Transfusion Center, supplementing the blood reserve to save patients' lives, helping the health sector reduce difficulties in the blood shortage situation. According to the plan, the second round will be held in December.

Many officers, soldiers and people participated in donating blood. Photo: Thai Truong

Thai Truong