15/01/2024
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In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in Barangay San Fernando, Bambang, its Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials headed by SK Chairperson George C. Barlolong, Jr. held a meeting on January 13, 2024, at the Barangay's Community Center, with Mr. Davinson A. Bayle, Donor Recruitment Officer, and Ms. Mariannty Jira Castillo David, Medical Technologist II, both from the Blood Bank Center of the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital (NVPH), Bambang, to discuss the feasibility of establishing a Blood Bank that would cater specifically to the needs of the Barangay residents.
The NVPH Laboratory staff discussed the salient features of the Provincial Blood Program which also includes Information Education Campaigns in the different barangays of the province.
Specifically, they tackled the requirements and expectations in the conduct of Mass Blood Donation activities and highlighted as well the importance of a reliable storage system, trained staff, and strict quality control measures in the testing, extraction, and distribution of the blood products to ensure their safety and maintain their quality.
They also cited the possibility of having a Memorandum of Partnership for the said purpose. They all agreed that with a well-established partnership, the community will have access to a reliable and readily available blood supply, reducing the response time during emergencies, and ensuring timely access to life-saving transfusions and appropriate medical interventions.
This joint effort of the young local officials and the NVPH signifies their shared vision of enhancing healthcare services in the Barangay, as it promotes public awareness about blood-related issues, encourages voluntary blood donations, and plays a pivotal role in saving lives during critical situations.
Also present during the meeting were members of the United Ilocandia Fraternity/Sorority, Inc. - San Fernando Chapter headed by their President Jerome Manuel and Adviser Jenny Rose Dinero Bustamante-Mauricio, along with the organization's Provincial Adviser Monte Carlo C. David, to give support to the proposed Blood Bank project of the San Fernando SK officials.
