Ugandan Minister Launches Blood Donation Drive in Jinja City Ahead of International Cooperatives Day

The State Minister for Cooperatives, Hon. Frederick Ngobi Gume, has launched a blood donation drive in Jinja City as part of the activities leading up to the International Cooperatives Day celebrations. 

The event, held at Katch Rd West, aimed to encourage Ugandans to donate blood and save lives.

Minister Gume emphasized the importance of blood donation, highlighting the critical need for blood to save Ugandans who lack access to this life-saving resource.

He applauded the efforts of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance and the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services for joining forces to steer the blood donation drive.

The Uganda Cooperative Alliance Communications Officer, Jackline Zawede, explained that the initiative is part of the cooperative movement's commitment to saving lives. "As cooperators, we believe in the values of solidarity and social responsibility. Donating blood is a tangible way for us to demonstrate our care for our fellow Ugandans," she said.

In addition to the blood donation drive, other activities such as tree planting and a prayer breakfast are ongoing as part of the celebrations leading up to International Cooperatives Day on July 5th.

The main celebrations will take place in Fort Portal.

The blood donation drive is expected to collect about 1000 units of blood countey wide, which will be used to save lives across Uganda.

The initiative has been hailed as a testament to the cooperative movement's commitment to making a positive impact on communities.