“Your Blood Can Fight”: Dobrobut to Host Blood Donor Day

On November 20, at the Dobrobut Multidisciplinary Hospital at 3 Simi Idzikovskykh Street, a Blood Donor Day will be held in support of the national campaign “Your Blood Can Fight.” All those interested can donate blood and its components to support Ukrainian medical facilities treating sick and wounded military personnel and civilians.

The event is organized by Dobrobut Medical Network in collaboration with the Kyiv City Blood Center.

According to WHO recommendations, 33 people per 1,000 population should donate blood. Ukraine has always experienced a blood donor shortage, with pre-war levels ranging from 11 to 13 donors per 1,000 people. Due to the full-scale invasion, the demand for blood has increased significantly and can only be met by a stable base of regular voluntary donors.

Blood reserves are critically needed by maternity wards, military hospitals, surgical units, burn centers, oncology wards, and intensive care units. Today, the lives of the country's defenders and injured civilians depend on donor activity in cities across Ukraine.

Any Ukrainian over 18, without contraindications for donation and weighing at least 50 kg, can become a donor.

Blood can be donated on November 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 3 Simi Idzikovskykh Street – Building C, 9th floor. Please bring your passport.

“Dobrobut organizes blood donation days every year, inviting both our staff and everyone willing to participate in this good cause. It’s part of our corporate social responsibility to promote voluntary blood donation in Ukraine and raise awareness. In the context of a full-scale war, this is more important than ever. We look forward to seeing everyone – your blood donations will help save Ukrainian lives,” says Lydia Podkopaieva, Operating Director of Dobrobut Multidisciplinary Hospital on Idzikovskykh Street, 3.

“The culture of blood donation in our country continues to develop, and we see how donations are becoming a good habit for many Ukrainians. People no longer fear that it’s unsafe or could negatively affect their health. On the contrary, donations help restore all blood cells, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and lower the risk of thrombosis, while boosting immunity and reducing chronic illnesses. Right now, both the military and civilians affected by the conflict or with certain health conditions equally need blood donations. So be sure to join us!” says Tetyana Bondaruk, a physician at the Kyiv Regional Blood Service Center.