Dubai Healthcare City holds blood donation event to benefit Thalassemia patients

Sunday, Jun 23, 2013

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has hosted a blood donation event, encouraging people to give blood for the benefit of children with Thalassemia. In collaboration with The Thalassemia Centre, Empower, Dubai Health Authority and Al Jalila Foundation, the donation drive saw DHCC staff, members of the public and visitors to the free zone generously donate blood for the cause. In total, 246 people donated blood and over 500 people took part in the event.

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has hosted a blood donation event, encouraging people to give blood for the benefit of children with Thalassemia. In collaboration with The Thalassemia Centre, Empower, Dubai Health Authority and Al Jalila Foundation, the donation drive saw DHCC staff, members of the public and visitors to the free zone generously donate blood for the cause. In total, 246 people donated blood and over 500 people took part in the event.

Marwan Abedin, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City said “DHCC is committed to improving the health of our community. Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells and patients depend upon routine blood transfusions. Events such as this not only raise awareness of the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients, but draw attention to the on-going need for regular donations. We thank everyone who generously donated today and has made a significant difference to someone else’s well-being.”