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Nigerian Govt Moves To Establish Blood Collection Centres In 774 LGAs
The Federal Government has revealed plans to set up Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions.
The Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency, NBSA, Abdullahi Haruna made this disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
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The statement quoted Prof. Saleh Yuguda, the Director-General, NBSA, as reiterating government’s commitment towards addressing blood shortages in the country as the initiative would save lives.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure that blood needs are adequately addressed, and this initiative is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
“NBSA has partnered with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to establish a formidable blood bank at the Corp’s medical facility.
“This collaboration aims to mitigate blood shortages during medical emergencies and provide critical support to sister security agencies,” he said.
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The statement said to kickstart the blood collection project, the FCT will host strategic blood collection facilities in easily accessible locations.
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