Mansoor Bin Mohammed Highlights Importance Of Blood Donation In UAE's 'My Blood, For My Country' Campaign
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, emphasised the importance of blood donation as a humanitarian duty and national responsibility. He highlighted that the 'My Blood, for My Country' campaign exemplifies meaningful community partnerships that enhance healthcare systems. The campaign encourages everyone to donate blood, reflecting the UAE's noble values.
Sheikh Mansoor personally supported the initiative by donating blood at the Dubai Health Blood Donation Center. His visit was attended by Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of Dubai's State Security Department; Major General Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi, Director General of Dubai's State Security Department; and Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.
The campaign is organised with partners including Al Ameen Service, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Health, and Emarat Al Youm newspaper. It aims to supply blood units for patients and ensure adequate resources for the Thalassemia Center while promoting voluntary blood donation culture. Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali noted Sheikh Mansoor's ongoing support for health initiatives and his role in encouraging blood donation.
Dr. Amer Sharif expressed gratitude for Sheikh Mansoor’s involvement in the campaign. He stated: "H.H. Sheikh Mansoor’s leadership inspires a culture of giving, encouraging both individuals and organisations to participate in this national initiative. Dubai Health is committed to raising awareness on the importance of regular blood donation and expanding the campaign’s humanitarian impact."
Omar Al Falasi from Al Ameen Service highlighted that the campaign strengthens community solidarity through its messages of giving and humanitarian action. He remarked that over a decade, it has delivered positive outcomes for society by aiding disease prevention and enhancing public health in the UAE.
Ibrahim Shukrallah, Editor-in-Chief of Emarat Al Youm, praised Sheikh Mansoor’s blood donation as an inspiring model of humanitarian action. "Our partnership in this campaign stems from a deep sense of social responsibility. We are committed to raising awareness and promoting blood donation as a life-saving humanitarian act."
Encouraging New Donors
The 'My Blood, for My Country' campaign seeks to attract new donors, especially first-timers with rare blood types, to expand the Donation Center’s database. It also targets young people aged 18 to 30 to promote blood donation as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The initiative encourages both government and private sectors to engage in donation drives, fostering a culture of giving while building an inclusive community network.
This ongoing effort reflects a commitment to public health and community well-being through voluntary contributions that save lives.
With inputs from WAM
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