ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s nationwide blood donation campaign, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has drawn wide participation from ministries, health clusters and citizens across the Kingdom, while winning praise from the World Health Organization for its impact and scale.
The campaign reflects the crown prince’s commitment to embedding humanitarian values, promoting voluntary donation and achieving Vision 2030’s goal of a vibrant society with sustainable health systems.
In Riyadh, the Ministry of National Guard rolled out a major internal drive involving staff across all regions, highlighting its role in meeting the Kingdom’s healthcare needs. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Tourism joined the effort, with Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb personally donating blood alongside his staff, setting what officials called “an inspiring example of leadership in service.”
The Ministry of Health also took part, with Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel donating blood and highlighting the surge in participation since the launch of the campaign. “National donation statistics have risen more than four-fold compared to the first day of the campaign,” he said, adding that the initiative has improved blood bank readiness and strengthened community solidarity. Since 2005, more than 22,000 citizens have been awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal, third class, for their repeated donations, Al-Jalajel said.
