Muscat: The Embassy of India’s Annual Ramadan Blood Donation Drive for 2023 organized in association with the Health Ministry of Oman was inaugurated today by the Minister of Health of Oman Dr. Hilal bin Ali al Sabti.
The blood donation drive is an important initiative by the Embassy of India to help address the shortage of blood at Oman’s blood banks, usually experienced during the holy month of Ramadan. The weeklong drive is being simultaneously organized in Muscat, Salalah, and Suhar.
A Ramadan Blood Donation Drive (April 14-19) organized by the Indian Embassy was officially inaugurated by Dr. Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health on Sunday #BloodDonation @OmaniMOH @DbbsOman @Indemb_Muscat pic.twitter.com/uDxS1euQOL
— Oman Observer (@OmanObserver) April 16, 2023
This is the second consecutive year that the Embassy of India has organized the blood donation drive during the holy month of Ramadan. Last year's drive was a resounding success, with an overwhelming participation of more than 1500 people contributing 1397 units of blood.
Hilal al Sabti emphasized the importance of blood donation in saving lives. He also appreciated the efforts of the Indian community in Oman for their wholehearted participation in the drive and for promoting the cause of blood donation.
The Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, Amit Narang said that the Indian community in Oman remains committed to supporting the health needs of the local society,
especially during the holy month of Ramadan when our local Omani friends are involved in fasting and prayers.
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