Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi has underscored the urgent need for blood donations to support the Central Blood Bank. Emphasizing the vital role of blood in saving lives, Dr. Al-Awadhi called on both citizens and residents to donate blood, particularly highlighting its necessity for cancer patients, surgical procedures, traffic accident victims, and blood exchange cases.

Dr. Al-Awadhi made this appeal during a press statement following the launch of the “Together Forever, a Wall for the Homeland 9” campaign. This initiative, organized by the Ministry of Health in partnership with military and civil society institutions, commemorates the 34th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

During the campaign's launch, Dr. Al-Awadhi visited the Central Blood Bank and reviewed several urgent medical cases. Notably, one patient in the blood exchange unit preparing for a liver transplant requires approximately six blood bags daily, while another patient depends on daily blood exchanges to survive. These cases highlight the ongoing and critical need for blood donations.

Dr. Reem Al-Radwan, Director of the Central Blood Bank, emphasized that the campaign honors the military corps and all who sacrificed during the Iraqi invasion. She also noted the significant involvement of civil society institutions in blood donation efforts. Although the bloodstock remains stable, ongoing donation campaigns are crucial due to the short shelf life of blood.

The “Together Forever, a Wall for the Homeland” campaign, now in its ninth year, aims to strengthen national cohesion and remember the sacrifices of martyrs. The campaign features participation from the military corps, including the army, police, national guard, and General Fire Force, alongside various civil society institutions. Its goal is to promote humanitarian efforts, enhance social solidarity, and foster a culture of voluntary donation.