“I was on leave on that day, but I wanted to accompany my son who had agreed to contribute to our WHO initiative and to donate blood. When I arrived and felt the vibrant atmosphere at the office, my heart said “Yes – do it, too!”, said Shamila, Programme Assistant at WHO country office, Mauritius. Like Shamila, other staff from WHO country office, Resident UN Agencies and Embassies donated blood for the first time in their life on 16 June 2023 during the Blood Donation Day. This activity was organized by the WHO country office in close collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service.
Among the many initiatives organized in Mauritius to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the WHO, this blood donation was particular since WHO called all UN Agencies and Embassies in the country to join and give blood for the Mauritian people as a way to promote Health for All.
“Friday 16 June 2023 was a very special and beautiful day at the WHO country office”, said Dr Ancia, the WHO Representative in Mauritius. She added “friends, colleagues and members of the Development Partners Group came at the office since early morning to give blood – this was a very meaningful message to the country.”
“Donating blood can seem like a small contribution to the country needs but it is a direct and concrete help to the many men, women and children who need blood in Mauritius,” said Dr A. Ancia
