MSSN UCH’s Al-Ansar Foundation Organizes Life-Saving Blood Drive

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According to the National Blood Service Agency, an estimated 1,230,000 units of blood are collected across several facilities each year—90% of which come from paid commercial donors.

On Friday, 16th Muharram 1447 (11th July 2025), the Al-Ansar Foundation, MSSN UCH organised a blood donation drive aimed at providing life-saving blood for members of the ummah in need. The drive was conducted in conjunction with the UCH Blood Bank, which provided medical equipment, personnel, and financial support towards the success of the programme.




The event, held at UCH Central Mosque, began with the ushering of donors to designated stations. Special arrangements were made for female donors to donate within the masjid, ensuring they felt more comfortable throughout the process.

A copper sulphate test was conducted on intending donors to check for adequate haemoglobin levels. Eligibility screening also included questions about the last time they donated blood, their last menstrual period (for females), and other relevant medical information.

Alhamdulillah, the programme was a success, with over 70 pints of blood donated. As a token of appreciation, each donor received Item 7—a plate of jollof rice with meat, a drink, and a bottle of water.




Relive the best moments of the day — donors stepping up, sleeves rolled, and lives saved.


Blood donation drives such as this are of utmost importance. For many patients at UCH, MSSN UCH is the first point of call when in need of blood for transfusion. Donating blood without financial remuneration is one of the most impactful ways we can save lives.

 Allah says: “Whoever saves one life, it is as if he saved all of mankind.” (Surat al-Mā’idah, verse 32)

 It was also narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 'Whoever relieves a Muslim of some worldly distress, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection.’”

Nigeria currently faces an 80% shortfall in its required level of blood donation, largely due to widespread misconceptions. Many Nigerians erroneously believe that blood donation leads to weakness, ill health, HIV infection, reduced fertility, or even unintended spiritual ties between donor and recipient.

Yet, many lives continue to be lost due to these blood shortages—from trauma patients to mothers suffering massive haemorrhages during childbirth. There will always be someone in urgent need of the blood you give.

A big JazākumuLlāhu khayran to all who donated, and to those who made the effort but were unable to do so—may Allah reward your intentions and never leave you to your affairs.

If you were unable to donate this time, there's no cause for alarm. Al-Ansar has plans for future blood donation campaigns, and we hope that even more people will come out to selflessly give blood to those in need.

May Allah spare our lives till then, and beyond.


REFERENCES

https://nbsc.gov.ng/about/

https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/2023/07/18/nigeria-needs-more-blood-to-meet-the-demand-from-its-health-sector/

httpspunchng.comnigerians-falsely-believe-blood-donation-reduces-fertility-has-spiritual-effect-haematologist


by Zaynab Boladale 

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