Health News of Sunday, 25 July 2021Source: GNAMs Philomena Quayeson, Blood Organiser for Eastern Regional Hospital Blood Bank, has encouraged Ghanaians to donate blood frequently, saying regular blood donors are likely to stay healthy devoid of any terminal sickness. In every 105 days, she said red blood cells in the human body system expire and come out as waste products through sweat, urine and faeces, indicating that regular blood donation guarantees the successful execution of the process for healthy living. The blood donation exercise was part of the annual activities of the FDA geared towards restocking the various blood banks across health facilities in the country. Close to 100 students of the SDA College of Education and other voluntary donors donated close to 100 pints of blood to support the regional blood bank. Ms Fordjour said blood donation was not scary as she had perceived and encouraged the public to donate blood to help save lives, especially during emergency cases at the hospitals.

Source: GhanaWeb July 24, 2021 16:52 UTC