On Thursday, Airtel Malawi staff halted their usual daily business and stepped up to save lives by donating blood through the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS).
This is an annual exercise that is hosted at the mobile service provider’s Head Office in Lilongwe in partnership with the MBTS.
The initiative emphasizes Airtel Malawi’s ongoing commitment to give back to the community and support life-saving causes.
This year’s campaign is part of a larger national effort to help MBTS meet its ambitious target of collecting 140,000 units of blood across the country by 2026.
Speaking at the blood donation exercise, Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Aashish Dutt said following last year’s record-breaking participation they felt it was important to continue to champion this critical cause together with its employees.
“At Airtel Malawi, we believe that corporate responsibility goes beyond providing digital connectivity. It’s about connecting with the heart of the community. Through this blood donation drive, our staff are proud to play their part in saving lives and helping MBTS meet its national goal,” Dutt said.
On the other end, MBTS Head of Center Felix Ayuba thanked Airtel Malawi Staff for the gesture and called upon other companies and organizations to borrow a leaf from the leading mobile service provider.
“The demand for safe blood in Malawi remains high, with thousands of patients including expectant mothers, accident victims, children with severe anaemia, and patients undergoing surgery depending on donations for survival. Through partnerships like this, Airtel Malawi is contributing towards building a sustainable blood supply in the country.” he said.
Airtel Malawi has also encouraged more organizations and individuals to join hands with MBTS and support this noble mission.
