Akoma 87.9 FM, in collaboration with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank, has organised a successful blood donation exercise at the Station’s premises in Kumasi, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The initiative sought to mobilise residents to support the urgent need for blood to save lives.
More than 100 pints of blood were collected from voluntary donors in the exercise.
Authorities at the Komfo Anokye Blood Bank commended the gesture, emphasising that blood remains a critical resource in saving accident victims, mothers during childbirth, and patients undergoing surgery.
“So far, it has been one of the successful blood drives seen. The number of people who trooped here in the morning juxtaposes how Akoma FM, Media General, is where you can reach. I would like to appeal to the public that blood donation is nothing to be afraid of.
The Head of Blood Bank Kath, Lesley Osei, said they never have enough blood because consumption is very high.
According to her, apart from the consumption being high , they also need blood to save life outside KATH.
“Averagely we need 80 units of blood everyday. Blood is life and the need for blood is constant, so I will advise that people enrol anytime we campaign for blood because we need regular blood supply to save mothers who are going to give birth, accident victims and people who are awaiting before we can do surgery. A lot of people need blood, and without people voluntarily donating, we can not get this blood,” explained Madam Osei .
Management of Akoma FM expressed their gratitude to the donors and sponsors for their selfless act and encouraged the public to cultivate the habit of regular blood donation to help save lives.
Speaking on behalf of Akoma FM, Ransford Nana Osei Asare, Head of Station, expressed his satisfaction and gratitude.
“We started this blood donation campaign some years ago, and each edition has been successful. This is one of our annual events we do. The essence is to give back to society. Therefore, as a station once we have found that our services are needed in the community, we should be able to contribute,” he said
A Gospel musician, Edward Akwasi Boateng was around to entertain the donors and organizers.
By Benjamin Aidoo
