Allianz Lanka blood donation campaign

Allianz Lanka blood donation campaign for Thalassemia sufferers held recently in Kurunegala collected a record quantity of nearly 350 pints of blood plasma, affirmed Blood Bank officials.

Blood tests to identify the presence of Thalassemia were also carried out free of charge by the Blood Bank medical officers at the premises of the Allianz Lanka branch office, and many parents brought their children to be tested.

The Kurunegala region has Sri Lanka's highest concentration of Thalassemia sufferers. Scientists and public health officials predict that Thalassemia will become a cause for concern worldwide by the next century.

Families of children affected by Thalassemia live not only with the anguish of having a child who may not reach adulthood, but must also bear the financial burden of medical expenses that are often higher than their income.

Allianz Lanka's Kurunegala branch organized the campaign with the support of local civil authorities and government officials of the Kurunegala Municipal Council.