The MTN Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with CalBank PLC, on Friday, February 13, 2026, successfully held a nationwide blood donation exercise dubbed “Save a Life”, mobilizing thousands of Ghanaians across all 16 regions to support the country’s blood supply.
The initiative, which ran from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, activated 44 designated donation centres nationwide to ensure broad public participation. Major collection points were hosted at the MTN Ghana Head Office and the CalBank Head Office at Ridge in Accra, where staff, partners, and members of the public turned out in large numbers to donate blood.
At the end of the exercise, organizers recorded over 7,020 pints of blood, surpassing the 2026 national target of 7,000 pints and once again exceeding last year’s impressive record of 6,620 pints. The milestone further cements the “Save a Life” drive as one of Ghana’s most impactful voluntary blood donation programmes.
Since its inception in 2012, the “Save a Life” initiative has grown into one of Ghana’s most impactful voluntary blood donation programmes. The initiative was launched in response to repeated appeals from the National Blood Service to address critically low blood reserves in hospitals across the country.
Speaking at the launch of the exercise at CalBank’s Head Office, the Managing Director of CalBank, Mr. Carl Asem, underscored the importance of corporate involvement in life-saving interventions.
“Today’s gathering represents more than a routine corporate social responsibility initiative; it exemplifies the intersection of institutional capacity and societal need,” the MD said. “At CalBank, we firmly believe our contribution to national development extends beyond financial services. It includes supporting initiatives that directly protect and enhance human life.”
He praised MTN Ghana Foundation for sustaining the campaign for over a decade and highlighted the shared values between both institutions.
“While geographic proximity has made us neighbors in a literal sense, today’s partnership reflects a deeper alignment of values, particularly our shared commitment to responsibility. We are proud to associate with a partner whose commitment to saving lives has been demonstrated over time,” he added.
The MD further emphasized the critical role of voluntary blood donation in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, noting that each donation could support surgeries, manage chronic conditions, or respond to emergency trauma cases.
Referencing global best practices, he cited the World Health Organization, which affirms that voluntary, non-remunerated blood donations from low-risk populations form the safest foundation for national blood supplies.
“By participating today, we are not merely fulfilling a social responsibility; we are contributing to a public health infrastructure that serves all Ghanaians, irrespective of economic or social standing,” he stated.
CalBank also announced plans to institutionalize the blood donation drive as part of its core health-focused corporate social investment agenda, signaling a long-term partnership with MTN Ghana Foundation and key healthcare stakeholders.
The event concluded with appreciation to MTN Ghana, the National Blood Service, volunteers, and donors whose selfless contributions continue to save lives across the country.
