Victory Bible Church conducts free blood donation exercise
The Victory Bible Church International (VBCI) has mobilised more than 600 voluntary blood donors in support of efforts to replenish the country's blood stocks and strengthen emergency healthcare delivery.
The blood donation exercise, which was held at the headquarters of the church at Awoshie last Saturday, saw participation from donors across VBCI branches in the Greater Accra Region and members of the wider community.
It formed the first of many healthcare-focused initiatives being undertaken by the church as part of its 41st anniversary activities.
The church carried out the initiative in partnership with the National Blood Service to help address blood shortages in healthcare facilities across the country.
The exercise is to ensure the availability of blood for emergency cases, maternity care, surgeries and other critical medical interventions.
As part of the anniversary activities, the church will also donate three incubators to the paediatric unit of Achimota Hospital to support neonatal care and improve the survival chances of premature and critically ill babies.
The incubators are expected to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to care for pre-term and low-birth-weight infants by providing the controlled environment required to prevent complications such as hypothermia.
The church will also donate to the Stroke Unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to support patient care and address some of the facility’s operational needs.
The church, founded by Bishop N. A. Tackie-Yarboi, is marking the anniversary on the theme: “Healing Hands, Serving Hearts,” under which the VBCI is rolling out other key health interventions.
Rationale
Speaking on the significance of the anniversary interventions, the Presiding Bishop and Founder of VBCI worldwide, Bishop Tackie-Yarboi, said the church had chosen to mark the milestone by responding to pressing needs within society.
He said that reflected VBCI’s desire to translate faith into practical service and support national development efforts through healthcare interventions.
“For 41 years, God has been faithful to our commission, locally and abroad. As we celebrate, we choose to give back in a way that heals and restores. Our healthcare system needs all hands on deck, and as a Church, we believe no act of service is too small when lives are at stake,” he said.
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi also said the church considered it a responsibility to contribute to national efforts to improve healthcare outcomes and save lives.
“As a church, we recognise the critical importance of adequate blood and medical supplies in supporting healthcare delivery and saving lives across Ghana,” he stated.
Founded 41 years ago, VBCI has grown into an international ministry involved in spiritual development, community outreach and social interventions in areas, including education and health care.
