At the launch of the Red Journey blood donation campaign. (Photo: VNA)
The 13th edition of the Red Journey blood donation campaign was launched on May 30 at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).
The programme, running from May 30 to July 30, spans 48 provinces and cities, and targets the collection of 100,000 blood units including 25,000 from the main events and 75,000 from local drives.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan, who also serves as deputy head of the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, highlighted the campaign’s sustained impact over the past 12 years, saying the Red Journey has contributed nearly 1 million units of blood and trained thousands of young volunteers.
To enhance the programme’s reach in 2025, local authorities were urged to intensify communication efforts and use digital platforms to promote blood donation. The application of digital tools in donor management and blood coordination was also recommended, particularly to improve transparency and responsiveness in emergencies.
According to the NIHBT, 2024 saw a record 1.7 million blood units donated nationwide, with over 98% from voluntary donors, reflecting the humanitarian spirit and solidarity of the Vietnamese people.
NIHBT Director Nguyen Ha Thanh said the Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement./.
VNA