VILLABA, LEYTE — The Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Villaba, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross – Ormoc City Chapter, successfully conducted a community blood donation drive on September 25, 2026, at the Barangay Poblacion Del Sur Covered Court.
Community Participation and Blood Collection Drive
Carrying the theme "Give Blood, Give Life!", the municipal health initiative brought together local volunteer donors, healthcare workers, and civic leaders to help replenish regional blood reserves:
Inter-Agency Operations: Medical personnel from the Villaba RHU collaborated directly with technical extraction teams from the Philippine Red Cross – Ormoc Chapter to manage registration, health screenings, and safe donation procedures.
Barangay Mobilization: Residents from Poblacion Del Sur and surrounding Villaba barangays participated in the activity, contributing vital units of various blood types intended for emergency medical use across local hospitals.
Health Screening Standards: Volunteer donors underwent preliminary hemoglobin testing, blood pressure checks, and medical consultations prior to extraction to ensure donor safety and quality supply collection.
Supporting Public Health and Emergency Preparedness
Municipal health officials expressed gratitude to all participating blood donors and volunteers, emphasizing the crucial role of community-based drives in saving lives:
Critical Regional Reserve: Collected blood units were immediately turned over to the Philippine Red Cross – Ormoc Chapter blood bank to support patients undergoing surgical procedures, trauma care, and ongoing medical treatments in Leyte.
Sustained Civic Engagement: The LGU of Villaba reaffirmed its commitment to organizing regular health outreach activities and promoting voluntary blood donation as part of its localized public healthcare agenda.
