Optimus Bank Launches Blood Drive for Maternal, Emergency Healthcare
Oluchi Chibuzor Optimus Bank has launched a blood drive in Lagos to support critical healthcare needs and contribute to addressing the country’s blood supply gap. Held under the bank’s broader
Optimus Bank, a financial institution, has initiated a blood drive in Lagos to address the nation's pressing blood supply needs. The event, under their corporate social responsibility program, Impact Starts With Us, aims to boost the country's blood supply, which currently stands at a critical 371,827 units for 2024, according to WHO estimates.
Launched under the theme "Give Blood. Give Life," the event encouraged employees, stakeholders, and community members to donate blood. The drive aims to support emergency medical cases, such as women experiencing postpartum bleeding, accident victims, and those with severe anemia, sickle cell disorders, cancer, or those requiring surgery.
Optimus Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Ademola Odeyemi, highlighted the bank's commitment to societal wellbeing beyond financial services. Head of Corporate Communications, Morolake Philip-Ladipo, emphasized the impact of individual actions, stating that every donation can save a life. The drive was conducted with the technical support of the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), with a focus on maintaining the safety and reliability of the blood supply.
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