By Patience Kapinda

Lilongwe, June 14, Mana: Child Legacy International, a non-profit health organisation dedicated to transforming lives through sustainable healthcare services, hosted a blood drive event in Lilongwe, on June 14th aiming to raise 100 pints of blood.

The health organisation, founded by Dr. Jeff Rogers, aims to improve healthcare, education, and economic empowerment in underserved communities.

The blood drive, which was held at Land Lake Café in Area 3, offered free health screenings for diseases like cervical cancer, hypertension, and diabetes, promoting early detection and community health, according to Yolanda Geddes, the health organization’s Programme Manager and Administrator.

She emphasised the importance of serving rural communities with a goal to, at least, help people who are underserved, and people who cannot access good health facilities in town.

Blood donors echoed the need for blood in hospitals, particularly in maternity wards where postpartum haemorrhaging is a major concern.

"If you can spare the time, we would love to see you down here today... We're aiming to raise 100 pints today for Child Legacy International," said Jessica Pine, one of the blood donors under the organisation,

The event highlighted the critical need for blood donations in Malawi's hospitals.

By supporting this initiative, donors can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes in underserved communities.