To encourage youth participation, the Minister announced forward-looking initiatives, including a dedicated blood donor app and policy reforms like removing outdated age restrictions
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, June 17, 2025/APO Group/ --
“As the new generation, take the lead—donate blood! It gives hope and strengthens our nation’s heartbeat,” urged Dr. Anne Ancia, WHO Representative, on 12 June 2025 at Sir Leckraz Teeluck State Secondary School, during the national celebration of World Blood Donor Day.
Dr. Ancia joined the Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Anil Kumar Bacchoo, in encouraging young people to step forward as blood donors. “One unit of blood can save up to three lives,” she told the students, appealing to them to commit to becoming lifelong donors.
“Blood donation is far more than a symbolic act of solidarity—it saves lives every day,” Dr. Ancia emphasized. “It supports patients undergoing trauma care, orthopedic or heart surgeries, women suffering postpartum hemorrhage, and children living with conditions such as anemia, thalassemia, or hemophilia.”
In his address, Minister Bacchoo highlighted the vital role of blood donation in maintaining a strong and responsive healthcare system. He called on the youth to donate regularly, reminding them that they are the future of Mauritius’ life-saving blood supply.
To encourage youth participation, the Minister announced forward-looking initiatives, including a dedicated blood donor app and policy reforms like removing outdated age restrictions. These innovative and youth-friendly measures aim to make regular blood donation easier and more accessible for all.
The event also brought together the National Blood Transfusion Service and various schools and longtime blood donors, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring the year-round safety, availability, and adequacy of blood and blood products for all in need.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius.
it appears that not even the government of the make believe nation of "somaliland" disagrees with the foriegn minsters disgraceful dicision to refuse the invitation of the congressman. apparently his plan has back fired like all the other plots of the seccesionists.
Iam writting to express my displeasure about your progress for the last four years. Nowadays what I watch TV's and read Jounals is a sadness and misery.
Your sessions delayed in two times due to the lack of inadequate of MPs.
What you have done will be painted in the minds of those who ready to take the responsibility of this young nation as their future ambitions.
Calling foreign minister for questioning is a step in the right direction.
Farhan (oday),
Hargeisa, Somaliland
I actually side with our foreign minister for not participating in the meeting. As Somalilanders we should only participate in meetings when they are on acceptable terms to us.
Failing to differentiate between us and the chaotic parts of Somalia only proved that Mr. Payne is not worthy of reconciliating between his own children let alone an entire region.
I know its tough for the people in Somaliland who are stuck here and can't leave as they like but we don't need to beg for recognition. If we fix the country from within they can't simply ignore us forever.
somalilander well said i couldnt have said it better, we should not beg in any case, God be with u all my people.the only one we beg is the all mighty ALLAH.