A Good Day to Share Life... Gyeongnam Province Holds Second 'Provincial Office Love Blood Donation Event' of the Year

Supporting Overcoming Blood Supply Crisis More Than 5 Times a Year

Two blood donation vehicles from the Gyeongnam Blood Center were stationed in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office main building, where the Love Blood Donation event was held.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do held its second ‘Provincial Office Love Blood Donation Event’ of the year on the 31st.

Following the event held in January, this event took place at the Changwon City Main Office and Jinju City Western Office, with blood donation vehicles from the Gyeongnam Blood Center supporting two vehicles at the main office and one at the western office, respectively.

The blood donation relay was conducted in compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines such as maintaining social distancing and wearing masks, targeting provincial office employees and visitors.

Participants were provided with a blood donation certificate, beverage exchange coupons, and other small souvenirs, along with benefits of blood tests including liver function tests, hepatitis tests, and various antibody tests.

Panels encouraging blood donation are set up throughout the provincial government office.

Gyeongnam Province holds more than five group blood donation events annually to promote a culture of blood donation.

On this day, Seo Juseung, a public official at the main office, said, “I had been donating blood regularly but couldn’t for a while due to the impact of COVID-19. I’m grateful that the blood donation vehicle came all the way here, and I participated with a warm heart.”

Visitor A said, “I think if the blood supply runs out as it is, my family might face a situation where they cannot receive transfusions. I’m thankful that I can share life with someone thanks to my consistent health management.”

Kang Jisuk, Director of the Food and Drug Division, said, “As it is a difficult time for blood supply due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, participation in blood donation is urgently needed. Related organizations are actively working to ensure safe blood donation, so we hope people will participate with confidence.”

A table showing the blood supply levels from the Korean Red Cross Blood Management Headquarters.

A Gyeongnam Blood Center official said, “As of March 31, the blood supply confirmed by the Korean Red Cross Blood Management Headquarters is only enough for 3.1 days in total. The current blood supply crisis level has moved from ‘interest’ to ‘caution,’ so the participation of residents is urgently needed.”

The Gyeongnam Blood Center plans to continue blood donation campaigns at military units in Jinju City and Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje City to raise awareness of the blood shortage crisis and encourage residents’ participation in blood donation.

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