Major Nguyễn Văn Nguyên commits to frequent granulocyte donation

Major Nguyễn Văn Nguyên, an officer at the People's Security Academy, has become a dedicated volunteer for granulocyte donation. While he has donated blood 192 times over nearly 20 years, his recent focus has shifted to the more intensive process of granulocyte donation, which requires hospitalization, specialized testing, and overnight monitoring.

Granulocytes are critical for patients undergoing stem cell transplants, particularly those facing complications like low neutrophil counts, pneumonia, or severe infections. In early 2024, Nguyên donated granulocytes seven times to support patients in need, including a woman battling acute myeloid leukemia who had experienced disease relapse and failed chemotherapy treatments.