RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated blood on Thursday to launch the annual national blood donation campaign, in a move described as a gracious gesture and an extension of Saudi leadership’s humanitarian approach by top Saudi officials.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of voluntary donations so that the Kingdom can become self-sufficient in supplies of blood and related products, thereby ensuring the availability of safe and sustainable stocks that meet the needs of the population.
More than 800,000 donors gave blood in 2024, officials said.
The crown prince and King Salman have actively encouraged several health-related initiatives in recent years, including setting examples by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and enrolling in the national organ-donation program.
Applauding the crown prince’s gesture, the Ministry of Health posted on X: “The Leader’s Giving ... A Role Model for the Nation. The donation of His Highness #Crown_Prince is a humanitarian message to establish blood donation as a national value, support the voluntary work system in the health sector, and ensure the provision of safe blood supplies to meet the need.”
