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Join on Telegram Marrakech – In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck several regions of Morocco before midnight on Friday, the nation has come together in a display of solidarity as donors flooded blood donation centers across the country.
Najia Amrani, the director of the National Center for Blood Donation and Investigation in Morocco, announced that a remarkable 6,000 bags of blood were collected in a single day, thanks to large-scale campaigns initiated by regional blood donation centers and civil society associations.
Since the early hours of Saturday, regional blood injection centers in various Moroccan cities have witnessed an overwhelming turnout, both from citizens and foreigners eager to extend a helping hand to the victims of this tragic earthquake.Amrani, in a statement to Morocco World News, revealed that the national blood stock collected in the past day would be sufficient for the next seven days. She further highlighted that the regional blood injection center in Marrakech-Safi now possesses ample blood supplies to aid the injured.
Amrani emphasized that regional blood injection centers across Morocco continue to receive numerous donors, all driven by a shared determination to save the lives of those affected by the earthquake. She assured the public that the blood supply at the national level remains more than sufficient, thanks to the ongoing commitment of donors and the efficient operation of the blood donation infrastructure.
She urged Moroccans to sustain this momentum and continue supporting the relief efforts.
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Sally Kenney, a United States citizen residing in Morocco, also went to donate blood to the victims.
When asked about her motivation for donating, Kenney stated, “I’ve been an expat in Morocco for six years as a teacher, and I feel like Morocco is my home. I am obligated to assist in any way I can.”
Koffi Adeta, an international player for Marrakech’s KAC football club said, “ It is an honour to donate blood and assist our brothers and sisters during this difficult moment.”
In the wake of this tragedy, several associations and institutions have launched appeals and calls for blood volunteering operations and humanitarian solidarity initiatives.
The Royal Armed Forces, alongside local authorities, security services, and civil protection units in affected prefectures and regions, continue to mobilize all available resources to provide aid, assistance, and damage assessment.
