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Saudi Crown Prince launches 2026 national blood donation campaign
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the 2026 annual national blood donation campaign by personally donating blood. The initiative aims to promote voluntary donation, foster social responsibility, and ensure the Kingdom achieves self-sufficiency in blood supplies to support patients with cancer, blood disorders, and emergency needs.
The campaign follows a highly successful 2025 period where total donors exceeded 900,000. During the previous year's specific initiative, participation increased fourfold, with over 65,000 donors recorded, a 100% voluntary donation rate, and more than 85% being first-time donors. These efforts provided blood, platelets, and plasma to over 63,000 individuals.
Various regional leaders and officials, including the Governor of Al-Ahsa and the Deputy Governor of Asir, have participated in the campaign to encourage community involvement. The initiative aligns with the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to build a resilient and efficient healthcare system.
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Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel · Ministry of Health · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Press Agency · Saudi Vision 2030
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- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 63,000 people benefited from blood units provided during the 2025 campaign. jhna.co · www.makkahnews.sa · swiftnewz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of blood donors in Saudi Arabia exceeded 900,000 during 2025. jhna.co · www.makkahnews.sa · swiftnewz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2025 campaign achieved a 100% voluntary donation rate, with more than 85% of donors being new. jhna.co · www.makkahnews.sa · swiftnewz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2025 campaign recorded over 65,000 donors, the highest number in the history of the Kingdom's blood banks. jhna.co · www.makkahnews.sa · swiftnewz.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud donated blood to launch the 2026 National Annual Blood Donation Campaign. jhna.co · www.makkahnews.sa · swiftnewz.com