MTN Ghana Foundation has successfully collected 6,620 units of blood during the 2025 edition of its annual “Save a Life” blood donation exercise.
The initiative took place across 42 donation centres across all 16 regions of Ghana.
This annual campaign aims to support the National Blood Service, as well as teaching and regional hospitals, in addressing the pressing shortage of blood supplies nationwide. Through the generosity of MTN employees, partners, and members of the public, this year’s campaign exceeded expectations, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing access to quality healthcare.
Sharing her excitement over 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”.
Adwoa 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 continued dedication to replenishing the nation’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 “Save a Life” campaign is an annual blood donation initiative held on Valentine’s Day and organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation. It offers MTN employees and the general public the opportunity to donate blood to help replenish the National Blood Bank and regional hospitals.
Launched in 2011 in response to the National Blood Service’s call for voluntary donations, the initiative has now accumulated over 35,620 units of blood for hospitals nationwide.
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