The National Blood Service has commended MTN Ghana Foundation and CalBank for their landmark partnership during the 2026 Save a Life blood donation drive that resulted in the collection of 7,020 units of blood, surpassing their ambitious 7,000-unit target. Shirley Phyllis Owusu-Ofori, CEO of the National Blood Service, applauded MTN’s unwavering support, describing it as a “game changer” for Ghana’s healthcare sector and expressing appreciation for MTN’s partnership with CalBank. “Our vision is to create a system built entirely upon voluntary blood donation, since regular voluntary donors represent the safest and most reliable blood supply. I am genuinely gratified by the MTN Ghana Foundation’s ongoing dedication over the years to advancing the internationally recognised gold standard in blood donation,” she stated. The nationwide blood donation exercise, aimed at strengthening the reserves of the National Blood Service and regional hospitals across all 16 regions of Ghana, took p...