By John Rey Saavedra
“CEBU CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas has teamed up with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to enhance the blood service program, ensuring a consistent blood supply is readily accessible throughout the region.
According to a statement released by the DOH, the partnership with PAF aims to strengthen the agency’s National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP).
“Representatives from both entities convened to strategize on enhancing the effectiveness of blood services,” the statement noted
The partnership, DOH-7 regional director Jaime Bernadas said, centered on the promotion of voluntary blood donation and flagship blood donation activities implementation.
“Formal arrangements for a memorandum of agreement were discussed to ensure a sustainable partnership, which is the solid foundation of the ambitious goal of achieving a robust blood supply chain that will deliver life-saving blood in the region,” the statement said.
Under this arrangement, PAF will deliver blood bags across Central Visayas and neighboring regions free of charge.
In a meeting last week, PAF’s Air Mobility Command affirmed its unwavering support to the health department by offering complimentary air mobility services to transport blood units to areas facing shortages. (PNA)
