Mansour bin Mohammed: Blood Donation is a Human Duty and a National Act Reflecting the Values of the UAE Community

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Dubai Health", affirmed that blood donation is a humanitarian duty and a national act that reflects the deep-rooted values in the community of the United Arab Emirates.

His Highness stated: "The campaign 'My Blood for My Country' embodies an inspiring model that highlights the role of constructive community partnership in enhancing the capabilities of our health system. The increasing awareness we witness today regarding the importance of blood donation confirms that the culture of giving has become an integral part of our community. We urge all members of society to participate in the campaign to enhance its impact in saving lives."

This came during His Highness's blood donation at the blood donation center affiliated with Dubai Health, in support of the 'My Blood for My Country' campaign and its prominent role in promoting the culture of voluntary blood donation among various segments of society.

His Highness was received at the blood donation center by Dr. Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, and Brigadier Awad Hader Jumaa Al-Muhairi, Deputy Head of the State Security Service in Dubai, and Major General Tamim Mohammed Al-Muhairi, Director General of the State Security Service in Dubai, and Dr. Amer Sharif, Executive Director of "Dubai Health" and Director of Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The campaign is organized in partnership with "Ameen Service", the "Dubai Health Authority", "Dubai Health", and "Emarat Al-Youm Newspaper", aiming to provide blood units for treating patients, in addition to supplying the necessary blood units for the thalassemia center, as well as promoting the culture of blood donation in the community.

For his part, Dr. Alawi Sheikh Ali stated that the participation of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the 'My Blood for My Country' campaign continues His Highness's role in supporting health and community initiatives and encouraging blood donation. He emphasized that blood donation represents an important humanitarian value that contributes to saving patients' lives, and that community interaction with the campaign reflects the level of awareness of national initiatives.

He pointed out that the Dubai Health Authority is moving forward in enhancing the voluntary blood donation system and supporting programs that contribute to raising the readiness of the health sector and meeting patients' needs, confirming that the campaign is part of the Authority's ongoing approach to enhance community participation and humanitarian work.

Dr. Amer Sharif expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his generous initiative to donate blood and his continuous support for the 'My Blood for My Country' campaign, affirming that this initiative reflects the approach of our wise leadership in promoting the culture of giving and providing an inspiring model that encourages individuals and institutions to participate in this national initiative. He added: "Dubai Health continues to work on raising community awareness about the importance of regular blood donation and expanding the scope of the campaign to enhance its humanitarian impact."

For his part, the General Supervisor of "Ameen Service", Omar Al-Falasi, confirmed that the 'My Blood for My Country' campaign continues to enhance the spirit of solidarity among community members, as it carries messages of giving and humanitarian work, and instills a spirit of initiative in the community.

He said: "The campaign has reflected positive results on the community over more than a decade, both in terms of donors and those in need, which has had an impact on disease prevention and improving health levels in the country," affirming that "Ameen Service" continues to enhance the positive role by consistently contributing to maintaining the safety and health of community members.

For his part, the Editor-in-Chief of "Emarat Al-Youm", Ibrahim Shukrallah, stated that the blood donation by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as part of the 'My Blood for My Country' campaign, embodies an inspiring model in humanitarian work and reflects the leadership's keenness to instill the culture of giving and social responsibility. He added that the participation of "Emarat Al-Youm" as a partner in the campaign comes from its social responsibility and its role in raising awareness and instilling the culture of blood donation as a humanitarian act that saves lives.