MoHAP’s drive to boost blood donation efforts

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a new collaborative campaign between the Hayat Organ Donation Programme and blood banks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

Aimed at harmonising organ and blood donation efforts, the initiative was announced at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai and is in line with the UAE’s vision to enhance its leadership in providing integrated and sustainable health services, supporting the goals of the “We UAE 2031” initiative.

The campaign seeks to increase organ donation rates by integrating two key areas of sustainable healthcare: organ and blood donation. It aims to cultivate a culture of community giving, improve quality of life indicators, and establish the UAE as a global leader in organ donation and transplantation.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to implement international best practices in organ donation, enhance the capabilities of medical staff through capacity building and knowledge exchange, and develop innovative awareness programs for various segments of society.

The campaign also focuses on strengthening partnerships with health and academic institutions to further support these goals.

In his keynote speech during the event, Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Health Regulation Sector, emphasised that the ongoing success of the “Hayat” programme is a result of continuous efforts and remarkable collaboration between the federal, local, health, and academic sectors.

“This innovative campaign is set to strengthen the UAE’s leadership in blood donation and self-sufficiency by building on the success of the Hayat organ donation program, which has continually evolved and excelled.”

He added that the initiative is part of a comprehensive vision aimed at raising community awareness about the importance of organ and blood donation as noble humanitarian acts. It also seeks to strengthen the culture of healthy living and chronic disease prevention while developing an integrated system that meets the highest international standards in organ donation and transplantation. He pointed out that this campaign marks a significant milestone in the Hayat programme’s journey and further solidifies the progress made towards sustainability. Having enrolled 30,388 people to date, the program’s successes showcase the strong commitment to sustainability in the health sector.”

WAM