In an effort to increase the number of voluntary blood donors locally, the Ministry of Health will partner with the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago to host a series of blood donation initiatives.
The Honourable Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health, and other senior officials of the Ministry, recently met with President of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Thackwray Driver and CEO of Heritage Petroleum, Erik Keskula to discuss partnering with the Energy Chamber to embark on a three-day blood drive, set to begin in October.
This is in keeping with the Ministry of Health’s initiative to transition the national blood donation system from a replacement donation to one that is based on 100% Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD). The Ministry is working towards its strategic goal and vision of an altruistic blood donation system by encouraging all members of society to register and become voluntary non-remunerated blood donors for the good of the country.
The Minister noted the importance of the collaboration because of the extensive reach that the Chamber has within the energy sector.
In photo: L-R Dr. Dunahisy Moreno, Director, NBTS; Dr. Thackwray Driver, President, Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago; Hon. Terrence Deyalsingh, Minister of Health; Mr. Erik Keskula, C.E.O, Heritage Petroleum, Dr. Maryam Abdool-Richards, PMOI; Ms. Fayrial Mohipath, Coordinator, NBTS.