Blood Cells Rescue Intiative

12/08/2026

08/07/2026

Still on our 2026 Sickle Cells Outreach.

03/07/2026

17/06/2026

Do you know anyone living with Sickle Cell Disease in Enugu?

Do you have a child, sibling, friend, neighbor, student, church member, or community member who is living with sickle cell disease or constantly battling sickle cell crisis?

📅 Date: Saturday, 20th June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Venue: New Haven Primary School, Independence Layout, Enugu

What they will benefit:

✅ Free medical consultation
✅ Free sickle cell disease screening
✅ Health education on self-care and crisis prevention
✅ Follow-up support for SCD warriors
✅ Free medications and support materials
✅ Counselling and guidance for patients and caregivers

This is an opportunity for sickle cell warriors in Enugu to receive care, support, encouragement, and reliable health information at no cost.

For enquiries, support, or partnership, send us a message.

12/06/2026

Every drop counts. Every donor is a lifesaver.

Join us as we commemorate the 2026 World Blood Day in collaboration with National Blood Service Agency, Enugu Chapter, and in partnership with All FGC Enugu Ex-Students Association (FGCEOSA), Enugu Chapter, with the theme Safe Blood Awareness and Blood Drive Campaign.

Theme: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.

Venue: National Blood Service Agency Office, 5 The Ridgeway, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State

Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026

Come and participate in blood donation, safe blood awareness, blood grouping, BP check, counselling, free check-up, and refreshments.

Together, we can save lives through voluntary blood donation.

11/06/2026

Join us for the June Edition of the Multidisciplinary Transfusion Medicine Lecture Series by the Blood Cells Rescue Initiative (BCRI) in collaboration with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington.

Lecture Topic:
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Case-Based Updates on Transfusion Reactions and What It Means for Daily Practice.

Speaker:
Dr. Yevgen Chornenkyy
Assistant Professor, University of Washington

Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
Time: 5:00 PM WAT | 9:00 AM PDT
📍 Venue: Zoom

This session is highly recommended for doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, haematology/transfusion teams, students, and all healthcare professionals involved in patient care and blood transfusion practice.

Attendance is mandatory for certification. Meeting link will be sent to registered participants.

Register here: bit.ly/bcri-transfusion-med-series

Kindly register and share with colleagues.

07/06/2026

We are excited to partner with The All FGC Enugu Ex-Students Association (FGCEOSA), Enugu Chapter, to bring you a free webinar focused on blood safety and blood donation awareness.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this webinar is for you.

Join us for an enlightening session on the theme:

“Safe Blood, Saved Lives: Your Role in Saving Lives Through Blood Donation.”

Speaker: Dr. Onyinye Eze
Consultant Hematologist
Executive Director, Blood Cells Rescue Initiative

Date: Sunday, 7th June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Google Meet
https://lnkd.in/dpGXBXhd

Be informed. Be inspired. Be part of the lifesaving movement.

One donation. Many lives. You too can be a hero through Blood donation.

05/05/2026

You are invited to the 3rd session in the Multidisciplinary Transfusion
Medicine Lecture Series, organized by the Blood Cells Rescue Initiative (BCRI) in
collaboration with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of
Washington.

Topic: Blood Units’ Characteristics, Secondary Processing, and Indications

Speaker: Dr. Maryam Asif

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time:
5:00 PM (WAT)
9:00 AM (PDT)
7:00 PM (EAT)

This session will provide valuable insights into the characteristics of blood units, methods of
blood collection and processing, and their clinical applications. Participants will gain a
deeper understanding of component preparation, leukoreduction, irradiation, pathogen
reduction, and appropriate clinical use of blood products.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/bcri-transfusion-med-series

25/04/2026

Highlights of our blood drive at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital.