The MTN Ghana Foundation organised a nationwide blood donation exercise last Friday, collecting a total of 6,620 units of blood for the country’s blood bank, a release has said.
The exercise which was the 2025 edition of the “Save a Life” blood donation exercise was held at 42 blood donation centres across all 16 regions.
This annual exercise is to support the National Blood Service and regional hospitals in addressing the critical shortage of blood supplies in the country. Thanks to the generosity of MTN employees, partners, and members of the public, this year’s initiative exceeded expectations, reinforcing MTN Ghana Foundation’s dedication to improving access to quality healthcare, said the release.
Expressing her excitement about this year’s success, Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer for MTN Ghana, stated, “We are thrilled to have surpassed the target set for this year’s campaign. I hope this will help to alleviate the gap in blood supplies in our hospitals. At MTN, we believe in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”
Wiafe also expressed MTN’s gratitude to all donors, healthcare partners, and volunteers who contributed to this life-saving cause. “We remain committed to championing initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities,” she added.
Dr. Shirley Owusu Ofori, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Blood Service, commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for its ongoing commitment to replenishing the country’s blood banks. She remarked, “The partnership between the MTN Ghana Foundation and the National Blood Service has, over the years, encouraged voluntary, unpaid blood donations and ensured a steady supply of life-saving blood for patients in need.”
The MTN “Save a Life” campaign is an annual blood donation initiative held on Valentine’s Day, organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation. It provides MTN staff and the general public with the opportunity to donate blood to help replenish the National Blood Bank and regional hospitals.
This initiative began in 2011 in response to appeals from the National Blood Service for voluntary contributions to address critically low blood supplies. With this year’s collection, MTN has successfully raised over 35,620 units of blood for local hospitals.