MTN Ghana, in partnership with CalBank PLC, has successfully collected 7,020 pints of blood in this year’s Save A Life Campaign, aimed at restocking the nation’s blood banks and supporting the National Blood Service.
The exercise, held at the forecourt of CalBank, marked the first time MTN has collaborated with another institution for a blood donation drive.
Speaking at the event, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating a greater social impact.
“This is the first time we are partnering with another institution to deliver on this commitment we have made to our community,” she noted.
“There are things we do alone, but when we come together, we achieve more. We are here for a purpose beyond us – saving lives through the donation of blood.”
MTN Ghana CEO, Steven Blewett, described the initiative as an “extraordinary effort that continues to deliver vital lifesaving assistance to those urgently in need of blood.”
He highlighted that since 2011, MTN and its partners have collected over 26,620 units of blood for hospitals and regional blood banks, including the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital.
CalBank CEO, Carl Selasi Asem, expressed optimism about the long-term potential of the partnership, noting that the bank’s participation extends beyond corporate social responsibility. “Blood donation is one of the most immediate and impactful ways that the private sector can help bridge critical gaps in our healthcare delivery,” he said.
He added that working with MTN aligns with the bank’s values and shared commitment to protecting and enhancing human lives.
The National Blood Service CEO, Dr. Shirley Owusu-Ofori, praised MTN Ghana for its sustained contribution over the past decade and a half.
“This achievement has led to thousands of lives being supported, families given renewed hope, and critical medical emergencies being managed,” she said.
Dr. Owusu-Ofori further emphasised that voluntary, unpaid blood donations are the safest and most reliable source for transfusions, providing a sustainable way to maintain an adequate national blood supply.
The 7,020 units collected came from employees, partners, and customers of both MTN and CalBank, each donating one unit.
The joint initiative is expected to become a recurring collaboration, with both organisations aiming to increase annual targets and further support Ghana’s healthcare system.
This partnership, officials said, represents a strategic effort to combine corporate resources, public participation, and community engagement in a bid to save lives and strengthen national health infrastructure.
