SHAH ALAM, June 16 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) today held a blood donation drive themed ‘UiTM Heartbeat - Nationwide Blood Drive for a Better Tomorrow.’ The one-day campaign is held simultaneously across its 22 campuses nationwide in conjunction with World Blood Donor Day.
UiTM assistant vice-chancellor (Strategic Communications), Prof Dr Ismie Roha Mohamed Jais, said the campaign aimed to contribute to the national blood supply, which requires around 2,200 bags of blood daily.
She said the initiative aligns with UiTM’s aspiration to nurture compassionate individuals who are mindful of societal needs, in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which promotes health and well-being.
“This programme marks the starting point of more systematic and regular blood donation drives across all UiTM campuses. We deeply appreciate the overwhelming support from both the university community and surrounding residents,” she said in a statement today.
National Blood Centre director Dr Mohammad Masrin Md Zahrin, in the same statement, emphasised the importance of such efforts in ensuring the country’s blood supply remains sufficient, safe, and of high quality.
“Blood supply is needed at all times to ensure the smooth running of treatments at hospitals. This campaign can serve as an example for other institutions in building a sustainable community of blood donors,” he said.
UiTM stated that the campaign received an encouraging response, successfully achieving its objective of supporting the national healthcare system and nurturing a caring and responsible generation.
-- BERNAMA
