QNB has held a blood donation campaign for its employees in co-operation with the Hamad Hospital Blood Donor Centre.
The blood donation drive is one of the many CSR initiatives the Group holds in co-operation with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and other prominent organisations in Qatar and across its international network within its efforts to support the communities in which it operates, QNB has said in a statement.
Held over three days at the QNB head office, Al Mathaf building and Grand Hamad branch, this year’s campaign brought together employees from all departments.  Building on the success of the previous editions of the event, the campaign is aimed at strengthening the established objectives of enhancing blood bank stocks at HMC and raising awareness of the importance and benefits of blood donation in the community, the statement noted.
The event enabled the staff members to undergo a blood pressure test, stamina and eligibility test prior to their donation to ensure their awareness of the importance of blood donation.
It also highlights the importance of partnership with HMC to promote public health and well-being.  “This initiative is one of the pillars of QNB’s CSR strategy, which includes health, environment and other fields,” the statement said, adding that the initiative also benefits donors as studies have shown that blood donation reduces the risk of some diseases, purifies the donor’s system from toxins and stimulates blood 
circulation. 



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