A special awareness walk was held on Friday evening in Hulhumalé Phase II to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2025, drawing attention to the vital role of voluntary blood donation in saving lives.
The event was organised by the Transfusion Services of the Malé City Group of Hospitals and brought together participants from across the healthcare sector—including representatives from the Ministry of Health, hospitals, and various non-governmental organisations active in the Greater Malé Region.
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim led the walk, accompanied by a large turnout of supporters and medical staff. Participants carried banners and placards calling for more people to become regular blood donors, while emphasising the life-saving impact of each donation.
According to the Malé City Group of Hospitals, the aim of the walk was to encourage public participation in blood donation campaigns and to instil the habit of donating blood regularly. Organisers also used the occasion to express appreciation for those who have already contributed, celebrating the generosity and humanitarian spirit of voluntary blood donors.
“This walk is not only about raising awareness—it’s about recognising the everyday heroes who give part of themselves to save the lives of others,” a hospital representative said.
World Blood Donor Day is observed globally on June 14 each year. The day honours those who donate blood voluntarily and non-remunerated, while also serving as a reminder of the constant need for safe and accessible blood supplies in healthcare systems worldwide.
This year’s commemoration in the Maldives served as both a celebration and a call to action, highlighting that the need for blood is universal—and the act of giving it, profoundly human.
