UNS — Faculty of Medical Science (FK) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a blood donation event in FK Joglo on Friday (9/4/2021). This event was held to commemorate UNS 45th Anniversary and to welcome Ramadan.
Vice-Dean for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs FK UNS, Dr. Selfi Handayani, dr., M.Kes., stated that Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) blood stock is usually depleted during Ramadan because of the decrease in the number of blood donors during the month. “Before Ramadan, we want to help PMI in increasing their stock, considering the number of donors will decrease during Ramadan. Therefore, FK UNS held a blood donor to facilitate UNS academic members who want to donate,” Dr. Selfi explained.
Dr. Selfi hopes that this event can be implemented continuously by FK UNS which started from a similar event in December 2020 in UNS Auditorium. “Alhamdulillah, UNS academic member’s response was outstanding,” she stated. This time, the blood donation event was opened by FK UNS Dean, Prof. Reviono, and the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho.
In his remark, Prof. Jamal appreciated the event because blood donation is noble action to help others. “Moreover, soon we will enter Ramadan. Thus, this event will assist PMI in increasing their inventory,” Prof. Jamal said.
The Dean of FK UNS, Prof. Reviono thanked UNS academic members who participated in the event. “We also thanked PMI Surakarta for participating in this event,” Prof. Reviono said. Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
