THE main host of the September Blood Drive and a founding member, Miss Abari Nimatallah, has advised everyone to reach out and give back to humanity by donating blood. She made this request last weekend during the September Blood drive that held in Alimosho.
Life Savers Internationational (LSI), in conjunction with Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service, held the September Blood drive at Alimosho General Hospital, Igando on Saturday, September 19, 2020.
Recall that the organisation started the September Blood drive at the LSBTS Blood Donation Center, Odan, and 14 pints of blood were reportedly added to their blood bank.
At Alimosho General Hospital, Dr Adebukola revealed that blood donation every three to four months reduces stress and serves as an anti-ageing factor. She, however, mentioned that an intending donor must practice a healthy lifestyle, take a lot of water, eat healthily, have adequate sleep, avoid smoking and alcohol intake at least a day before donating.
Blood donors should also ensure they get sufficient rest and enough intake of fluid after blood donation.
The co-founder of Life Savers International, Mr Taiwo Akinsanya, explained that continuous awareness on the periodic blood donation drive is vital to sustaining the programme.
