BBH Blood Donor Association celebrates 20th Anniversary of Blood Donation
“You are heroes and heroines. You are too close to my heart. Thank you for choosing to save lives through your humanitarian services. The administration pledges to support and assist you with all their heart”.
These were the words of Mr. Nji Richard Nkeh, Senior Administrator of Banso Baptist Hospital (BBH) during the celebration on June 14, 2024 in the hospital chapel.
The day was celebrated under the theme, “Honouring the heroes of life” with the slogan, “Give blood, give life”.
Mr. Genesis Wirba, President of the GSBDA, in his speech urged everyone to join the ban wagon of life savers. “If you cannot donate due to health conditions or age, you can support us financially. most of our members live far away from here, they need transport and food as they perform this humanitarian act. Think of a pregnant woman who gives birth at the maternity and is bleeding profusely; think of someone who is undergoing a surgical procedure at the theatre and loose so much blood. With these scenarios, if blood is not readily available at the bank, lives will be lost. The blood that these people need is not sold in the market, it’s in you. please join us let’s save life’s,” Genesis narrated.
Dr. Jam Divine, the CMO for BBH in his greetings qualified the blood donors as the pillar of the institution. “Each time I look at you as active blood donors, am tempted to say you are the pillar that holds the life of this hospital. God who is the pillar that holds our lives and BBH has been using you mightily to fulfill the mission and vision of the CBCHS, providing exemplary care to all who need it. I urge you to continue saving lives through your dedication and commitment by donating your blood regularly,” the CMO commended.
In his closing statement, the Administrator acknowledged all blood donors and especially those who are non staff of the CBCHS declaring them as veritable partners in health care delivery. “Those of you who are not staff of the CBCHS, you are our veritable partners, thank you for availing yourselves to be used by God to serve lives especially at this very difficult moment. Your humanitarian action serves as the best gift to give someone, you are life savers and life givers. May God richly bless you as you continue with your voluntary services to humankind.
Some donors were honored with certificates for donating their blood severally on voluntary basis.