Mogadishu(SONNA)-Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre has officially inaugurated the fully operational National Blood Bank in Mogadishu on Sunday, addressed the significance of availability and accessing sufficient blood services for the Somali people.
He said that the government is committed to improving the health and well-being of all Somalis, and that the blood bank is a major milestone in their efforts to provide safe and reliable blood products to those in need. He registered and donated blood, with the national blood registry set to save lives across Somalia.
The blood bank, which is located at Banadir Hospital, has a capacity to store 10,000 units of donated blood at any given time. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for screening, preparation, and secure storage of blood and blood products to ensure safety and quality.
The Prime Minister thanked the government of the Saudi Arabic kingdom for its role in implementing this health sector.
