{
  "id": 17573680,
  "title": "UAE launches awareness drive to encourage more women to give blood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/uae-launches-awareness-drive-to-encourage-more-women-to-give-blood",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/01/uae-launches-awareness-drive-to-encourage-more-women-to-give-blood/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The UAE has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging more women to participate in blood donation, highlighting the crucial role women play in bolstering the country's blood supply. Abu Dhabi Health Services (Seha), part of PureHealth, has initiated a year-long program to raise awareness and promote sustained participation among eligible women. Since 2020, 8,599 Emirati women have registered as blood donors, contributing 4,022 donations, which are vital for transfusions and emergency care. The campaign includes women-focused activities, educational outreach, community engagement, and donor recognition programs to enhance understanding of voluntary blood donation and encourage regular participation. Dr Eiman Al Zaabi, medical director at Seha's Blood Bank Services, emphasized the importance of women's contributions and the campaign's aim to maintain engagement through education and recognition. To donate, donors must be between 18 and 65 years old, weigh at least 50kg, be in good health, and possess an Emirates ID.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}