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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 12, 2025
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Kenyans urged to embrace regular blood donation to save lives
Kenyans urged to embrace regular blood donation to save lives..
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Residents across the Mt. Kenya region are being urged to embrace regular and voluntary blood donation to address a significant deficit at the Embu Regional Blood Transfusion Centre. The centre currently faces a 30 percent shortage of the blood units required to serve nine counties.
- The Embu Regional Blood Transfusion Centre requires approximately 1,000 units of blood monthly but is short by about 30 percent.
- Regional Manager Daniel Wachira highlighted the critical need for voluntary donations to support patients in Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Laikipia, Isiolo, Marsabit, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties.
- Dr. Patrick Gathondu, President of the Lions Club of Embu, emphasized that regular donation, up to four times a year for men and three times for women, ensures supply and provides donors with access to a donor card for emergencies.
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