BANGI, 14 May 2025 – Kolej Ibu Zain (KIZ), UKM, through the Student Executive Council (Academic), successfully hosted its annual Blood Donation Program 2025. Held at Dewan Sutera, the event served as a vital bridge between the university community and the national healthcare infrastructure, reinforcing the college’s commitment to social responsibility.
Direct Impact on SDG 3
The program was curated with a clear focus on Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. By collaborating with the National Blood Centre (Pusat Darah Negara), KIZ provided a platform for students and staff to make a tangible difference. Key highlights of the program’s impact include:
National Supply Contribution: Successfully collected 100+ pints of blood, which are estimated to assist in up to 300 life-saving medical procedures.
Health Literacy: 150 participants received baseline health screenings, including blood pressure and hemoglobin level checks, promoting personal health monitoring.
Humanitarian Values: The initiative successfully fostered a sense of civic duty, encouraging the campus community to view blood donation as a lifelong commitment to humanitarianism.
Event Highlights
Throughout the day, medical officers from the Ministry of Health Malaysia guided donors through a comprehensive screening process to ensure safety and eligibility. Beyond the donation booths, awareness displays were set up to educate the public on the long-term health benefits of regular blood donation and its critical role in emergency medicine.
Conclusion
The Blood Donation Program 2025 exemplifies how local campus initiatives can have a national-level impact. Kolej Ibu Zain remains dedicated to supporting Malaysia’s health goals and will continue to lead programs that empower the community to contribute to the nation’s well-being.
Quick Program Facts:
Organizer: Student Executive Council (Academic), Kolej Ibu Zain, UKM
Collaboration: National Blood Centre (PDN) / Ministry of Health Malaysia
Target SDG: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Total Participants: 150 Students & Staff
