Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gives blood to launch country's donation drive
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has donated blood, launching the kingdom’s annual national donation campaign for this year, Saudi state media has reported. The campaign aims to promote regular voluntary blood donation and increase public awareness of its importance, while helping secure sufficient supplies of blood and blood products for patients, including those with cancer, blood…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman initiated the kingdom's annual national blood donation drive by donating blood himself, according to Saudi state media. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the importance of regular voluntary blood donations and ensure a sufficient supply of blood and blood products for patients with various medical conditions, including cancer, blood disorders, and critical or emergency situations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In 2025, over 900,000 individuals donated blood in Saudi Arabia, the news agency noted, as the country strives to boost voluntary donations and maintain a stable national blood supply. Last year's campaign, also spearheaded by Prince Mohammed, successfully quadrupled the number of donors, recording a record-breaking 65,000, the highest number in the history of Saudi blood banks, as per authorities.
All donations collected during the campaign were voluntary, with more than 85 percent originating from first-time donors. The blood collected supported more than 63,000 patients, while platelet and plasma donations benefited approximately 10,000 individuals each, the SPA stated.
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