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BLOOD SAVES LIVES IN WHO’S REGIONAL OFFICE FOR THEEastern MediterraneanWHO Regional OfficeactivitiesTo mark World Health Day 2000on blood safety, the WHO RegionalOffice for the EasternMediterranean (EMRO) startedcontacting Member States at avery early stage, and undertookthe following arrangements:The official theme and slogan weretranslated into Arabic and sent toall Member States.Letters were sent from Dr HusseinGezairy, Regional Director toMinisters of Health briefing themon the importance of the eventand explaining the need tomobilize all walks of life in theircountries for blood donation. Theneed to enhance blood services asa part of the health system wasalso underlined. This lettersuggested activities that could beimplemented locally to mark theHussein A.Gezairy, M.D., F.R.C.S.,event based on the WHD theme,such as:— celebrations and specialevents, e.g. sports matches;— issue of stamps;— seminars and discussions onblood safety and health incultural and social centres;— blood donation campaigns inclubs and universities with keyfigures from the arts andsports fields;— urging NGOs to participate inthe event;— coordinating with the Ministryof Education to allocate thefirst lesson of 7 April 2000 inall elementary, preparatoryand secondary school todiscuss blood safety;— arranging with the Imams ofMosques and priests ofchurches to allocate the Fridayand Sunday speeches of 7 and9 April to talk about theimportance of blood safety andblood donation;— participating in the annual artcompetition organized byEMRO on the WHD theme;— urging media personnel to takeup their role in assuring theimportance of blood safety.Simultaneously, contacts weremade with all WHORepresentatives and Focal Pointsin the Region to coordinatesupport for the maximum andeffective involvement of MemberStates.Preparation of informationmaterialsThe official World Health Day kitwas translated into Arabic andprinted in three languages. Locallanguage versions such as Persianand Ardu were also produced.Information on blood safety andblood services in the EasternMediterranean Region was addedto the main kit. Together withspecially printed stickers andposters, these information kitswere then disseminated to anextensive mailing list within EMRcountries, including all mediacontacts.The Regional Office produced its48 ▲ WORLD HEALTH DAY ▼ SAFE BLOOD STARTS WITH ME
own video film on blood safety,using shots and footage from manycountries of the Region. Inaddition, a videotape with themessage from the RegionalDirector on blood safety wasproduced for the occasion. Thesetwo audiovisuals were broadcaston television channels in allMember States.Art competitionThousands of entries werereceived from school children inresponse to an Art Competitionlaunched by WHO/EMRO.Submissions were judged at theWHO Regional Office and winnersawarded their prizes during localcelebrations held on 7 April.Media dayPrior to World Health Day, theRegional Director held a mediaday during which he gaveinterviews and held discussionswith representatives of the pressand television and radio channels.The Head of the Egyptian RedDr Gezairy with staff and guests during the WHD 2000 receptionCrescent Association participatedin this media day.On the eve of 7 April, the RegionalOffice held a reception, attendedby high-level officials in thehealth, political and media arenas.All attendees wore safe blood pinsand admired the display ofmaterials on blood safety.EvaluationThe reports received fromMembers States after the mainevents reflect successfulimplementation of the activitiesrecommended by WHO and others,to mark World Health Day 2000“Safe Blood Starts With Me”. ▲For more information on bloodsafety activities at the WHORegional Office for the EasternMediterranean, contact:Dr Nabila MetwalliRegional Adviser for Blood SafetyLaboratory & ImagingWHO Regional Office for theEastern MediterraneanAbdul Razzak Al Sanhouri StreetP.O.Box 7608, Nasr CityCairo 11371Tel: +202 670 5314Fax: + (202) 670 24 92E-mail: metwalin@emro.who.intInternet: www.emro.who.int49 ▲ WORLD HEALTH DAY ▼ SAFE BLOOD STARTS WITH ME
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