President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting voluntary blood donation, recognizing the vital contribution of donors in saving lives and supporting the healthcare system.

In a message shared on X to mark World Blood Donor Day, President Muizzu praised voluntary blood donors for their selfless contributions, noting that their generosity helps ensure timely treatment for patients with chronic conditions and those requiring emergency medical care.

He said blood remains an irreplaceable resource despite advances in medicine and technology, and stressed that voluntary blood donation is essential for safeguarding public health, strengthening healthcare services and improving national emergency preparedness.

The President also highlighted the unique challenges faced by the Maldives as a geographically dispersed island nation, noting that timely access to blood can be critical during medical emergencies.He said fostering a culture of solidarity and shared responsibility is important to protecting the health and well-being of all Maldivians.

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed in a post on X, paid tribute to blood donors for their acts of kindness and compassion.She said blood donation offers hope to patients and their families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, adding that each donation has the potential to make a life-changing difference.

The First Lady noted that saving lives does not always require grand gestures and that a simple act of kindness can have a profound impact on others.