The Lao Crimson Cross (LRC) in Vientiane has formalized its partnership with the Korean Crimson Cross Blood Companies (KRCBS) to strengthen blood service operations in Laos.
Based on state media, the Nationwide Blood Transfusion Heart, managed by the Lao Crimson Cross, has been struggling to satisfy the wants of hospitals throughout the nation on account of rising demand for blood, pushed by a rise in street accidents and the remedy of sufferers with thalassemia.
To sort out this problem, the middle launched a undertaking titled “Promote Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation and Enhance Blood Collections in Laos,” in collaboration with its South Korean counterpart.
The official ceremony, held in Vientiane, on 9 December. marked the donation of three minibuses and 6 tube sealers by the Korean Crimson Cross, valued at USD 123,200. These sources are set to boost cell blood donation efforts, significantly in Oudomxay and Louangnamtha Provinces, the place the necessity for such providers is urgent.
Chanthala Souksakhone, Director of the Nationwide Blood Transfusion Institute, highlighted the significance of those autos, stating that 80 p.c of blood donations presently come from assortment facilities, which depend on cell items to achieve donors. The brand new gear will considerably enhance the power to collect blood at numerous areas.
In the meantime, Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh, President of the Lao Crimson Cross, outlined an bold purpose for the group, saying that Lao Crimson Cross’s purpose is to extend the blood donation fee to over 1 p.c of the inhabitants yearly.
As a part of the partnership, 5 workers members from the Lao Crimson Cross visited South Korea earlier this yr to achieve insights into superior blood service practices. Transferring ahead, the collaboration will embody additional coaching for Lao workers in South Korea and continued assist from Korean consultants in Laos.
