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Largest blood donation campaign launched in Ca Mau

VOV.VN - The 10th Red Journey, the largest blood donation drive in Vietnam organised by the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusions, kicked off on June 2 in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 1 — Since its launch in 2013 Red Journey has become the largest blood donation campaign in Vietnam, gathering the participation of 57 cities and provinces nationwide.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 2 — Dr. Bach Quoc Khanh, director of the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusions, says the campaign has collected more than 515,000 blood units over the past nine years to support doctors’ endeavour to save patients’ lives.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 3 — This year the Red Journey is taking place in 46 cities and provinces between June 2 and July 30, hoping to collect around 120,000 blood units.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 4 — Nguyen Hoang Cuong, a local fisherman who has donated blood 30 times, says he feels happy to join the drive and help patients survive.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 5 — Duong Tuyet Le, another local resident, says it marks the 27th time she has voluntarily donated blood, and her family is also ready to join the drive like her.

largest blood donation campaign launched in ca mau picture 6 — The annual campaign helps to handle the shortage of blood for emergency and treatment use for patients at hospitals across the country.

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