The County Government of Siaya working with the Blood Technical Working Group convened a high-level meeting at Siaya County Referral Hospital to evaluate the county’s blood supply for the current quarter and determine strategies to maintain adequate stocks of safe, screened blood.
The meeting united key stakeholders, including health sector experts, local administrators, and community representatives.
Blood shortages pose a significant threat to patient care, particularly in emergencies and maternal health cases.
The working group underscored the urgent need to raise awareness and promote voluntary blood donations to address this challenge.
The group outlined a multi-faceted strategy, including intensified public awareness campaigns, targeted donor drives in schools, churches, and markets, and strengthened partnerships with civil society and media organizations.
The county leadership committed to enhancing logistical support and offering incentives to increase donor participation.
As the largest health facility in the county, Siaya County Referral Hospital frequently faces blood shortages, especially during accident emergencies and complex childbirths.
The working group commended the Nyalore Administration for its continued support, including funding for mobile blood collection units and community mobilization initiatives.
As Siaya County ramps up its efforts, residents are urged to donate blood under the slogan: “Your Blood Saves Lives—Donate Today for a Healthier Siaya.”
The County Government of Siaya, through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Sports and Arts in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Governor, will roll out The Nyalore Governors Cup for football men. This will be a Countywide tournament for talents identification, talent exposure and creation of temporary job opportunities for the Youth – “Kandanda Mashinani, Pesa kwa Vijana!”. The tournament shall be played on weekdays for one month, the whole of December 2023. The one month long tournament will be launched by the Governor Siaya, James Orengo on 1st December 2023 at Sega Mixed Primary School starting at 9.00am. The final match will be played on 1st January, 2024, at the Migwena Sports Group.
