On March 2^nd, at Vietnam Military Medical University (VMMU), the General Department of Politics of Vietnam People’s Army organized the launch of a voluntary blood donation movement among the youth of the entire army in 2024. Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, chaired the launching ceremony.

Attending the program were Secretary of the Central Youth Union, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Vietnamese Youth Nguyen Tuong Lam; Lieutenant General, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Kien, Director of  VMMU; Major General, Associate Professor, Dr. Nghiem Duc Thuan, Secretary of the Party Committee, Political Commissar of VMMU; Representatives of leaders of a number of agencies, units, academies, schools, and hospitals inside and outside the Army; Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quang Huy, Deputy Head of the Military Youth Committee.

Delegates attended the program

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau gave a directive speech at the program

The launching ceremony was held at Vietnam Military Medical University.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau emphasized that voluntary blood donation is comprehensively implemented by leaders and commanders of agencies and units in the Army, which contributed greatly to the regular and emergency treatment for thousands of officers, soldiers and people.

On behalf of the leader of the General Department of Politics, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau acknowledged and praised the Military Youth Committee, Military Medical Department, Military Medical University, and hospitals in the Army for coordinating with agencies and units to direct union organizations at all levels to promote propaganda, mobilization, and effective implementation of the voluntary blood donation movement; as well as praised the youth of the Army for always taking the initiative and taking the lead in donating blood to save lives.

Leaders of the General Department of Politics and delegates talked and encouraged young people to participate in voluntary blood donation

Launching a voluntary blood donation movement among youth in the entire army in 2024, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau asked party committees and commanders at all levels throughout the army to further strengthen attention, leadership and direction; continue to thoroughly grasp the directives of the Minister of Defense on organizing voluntary blood donation campaigns in the Army and plans and instructions of competent agencies; diversify forms, promote propaganda, and mobilize officers and soldiers of the entire army to volunteer to donate blood; continue to coordinate and effectively organize volunteer programs and campaigns such as “Red Journey”, “Red Sunday”, “Pink Holiday”…

Along with that, Military hospitals and military medical facilities need to proactively anticipate needs, have practical and specific solutions and activities, and continue to promote more effective blood donation campaigns. suitable for Army characteristics. Pay attention to consulting, health care, strictly manage records and implement policies for voluntary blood donors; Promote the mobilization of repeat and regular blood donors; Increase investment in equipment, apply digital transformation in managing blood donors and blood units, constantly build a team of doctors and nurses to meet task requirements in the new situation.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quang Huy, Deputy Head of the Military Youth Committee, spoke at the program.

Officers, union members, and youth of Vietnam Military Medical University participated in voluntary blood donation.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Gau noted the strengthening of inspection and direction of treatment facilities in the Army to strictly comply with regulations on blood transfusion safety and decentralization in preservation and use of blood sources; pay attention to training and improving professional qualifications for officials and staff specialized in hematology and blood transfusion.

At the same time, the Military Youth Committee was assigned to preside over and coordinate with relevant agencies and units inside and outside the Army to promote the voluntary blood donation movement among union members and members of the entire army in new, creative, practical, effective and sustainable forms and methods; promptly praise, reward and honor outstanding groups and individuals.

The program attracted nearly 700 officials, union members, and young people to register to participate.

At the launching program, nearly 700 officers, union members, and youth of the Military Medical University and other units registered to participate in voluntary blood donation.

News and photos: Hong Thanh; Translator: Thu Hien