CEO of the National Blood Service Applauds MTN for its Dedication to the “Save a Life” Project
MTN Ghana Foundation surpasses its blood donation target, collecting over 6,600 units to support local hospitals.
- The MTN Ghana Foundation has successfully collected 6,620 units of blood
- The generosity of MTN employees, partners, and the general public led to the exceeding of this year’s target
- The MTN “Save a Life” campaign is an annual blood donation drive held on Valentine’s Day
Accra, February 19, 2025 – The MTN Ghana Foundation has successfully collected 6,620 units of blood during the 2025 edition of the “Save a Life” blood donation exercise, held across 42 blood donation centers in all 16 regions of the country.
This annual initiative, aimed at supporting the National Blood Service and regional hospitals, addresses the critical shortage of blood supplies in Ghana.
The generosity of MTN employees, partners, and the general public led to the exceeding of this year’s target, underscoring the Foundation’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare.
Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, expressed her excitement over the success of this year’s campaign. “We are thrilled to have surpassed the target for this year’s initiative,” she said. “I hope that this contribution helps to alleviate the shortage of blood supplies in our hospitals. At MTN, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.”
Wiafe also extended her gratitude to all donors, healthcare partners, and volunteers involved in the initiative, adding, “We remain committed to championing projects that improve lives and strengthen our communities.”
Dr. Shirley Owusu Ofori, Chief Executive Officer of the National Blood Service, commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for its unwavering dedication to replenishing the country’s blood reserves.
“The partnership between MTN Ghana Foundation and the National Blood Service has greatly promoted voluntary, unpaid blood donations, ensuring a steady supply of life-saving blood for patients in need,” she remarked.
The MTN “Save a Life” campaign is an annual blood donation drive held on Valentine’s Day and organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation.
It offers both MTN staff and the general public the opportunity to donate blood, helping to replenish the National Blood Bank and regional hospitals. Launched in 2011, the initiative was created in response to appeals from the National Blood Service to address critically low blood supplies.
With this year’s collection, MTN has now raised a total of over 35,620 units of blood for local hospitals.
