Georgian Health Ministry registers 2,188 people for blood donations for Ukraine
The Minister also said the Georgian side would consider sending doctors if Ukraine expressed a need for them. Photo: moh.gov.ge.
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Nearly 2,200 individuals have registered for the initiative of the Ministry of Health of Georgia to donate blood for Ukrainian citizens amid Russia’s invasion of the country, the Ministry said on Friday.
The health authority had opened registration for blood donors to help those injured during the ongoing hostilities as part of the Government’s support initiatives, with the Ministry also announcing its hotline for the purpose on March 4.
Blood donors were asked to call the hotline through the number 1505, or register at donor.moh.gov.ge for offering their support. The ministry said it would then contact the registered persons and invite them to their nearest collection point to donate blood for delivery to patients in Ukraine, if needed.
On February 28, the Georgian Health Minister Zurab Azarashvili said his ministry had communicated with the relevant agency of Ukraine to provide blood donations to the country, adding the supplies were not immediately required.
Azarashvili said the Georgian side still shipped a certain mass of erythrocytes from existing supplies with a cargo to Ukraine. “It will help dozens of Ukrainians, if needed,” Azarashvili told reporters.
Photo: moh.go.ge.
The Minister also said the Georgian side would consider sending doctors if Ukraine expressed a need for them.
All citizens of Ukraine currently residing in Georgia receive free emergency medical services, based on a decree of the Government of Georgia. Covid-19 testing, treatment at Covid clinics, and pandemic vaccination also are provided to Ukrainian citizens free of charge. The aid package applies to all Ukrainian nationals who arrived in Georgia between February 1-February 23.
Photo:Health Ministry.
Since the start of hostilities in Ukraine last month, the Georgian Government allocated 1 million GEL ($315,457 /€279,842) from its reserve fund to assist the Ukrainians affected by Russia's ongoing invasion. The decision was made by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who signed the decree for delivering the aid. The funds were allocated to the Health Ministry of Georgia to purchase medical supplies.
Additionally, a few days ago a humanitarian aid package for Ukraine was collected throughout Georgia following a decision by the Prime Minister, with 100 tons of aid prepared to be dispatched to the country on the backdrop of Russia's invasion. The aid package includes medicines, first aid kits, baby food, hygiene items and other products.
Photo: Government's Administration