Blood donation drive expands to six regions as Exim Bank marks 11 years of support
Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications at Exim Bank Tanzania Kauthar D'Souza, speaks during the launch of the nationwide blood donation campaign organised by Exim Bank Tanzania in partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). The campaign, being conducted across six regions which are Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, Mbeya, Tabora and Mtwara, forms part of the institutions' 11-year partnership aimed at promoting voluntary blood donation and supporting national blood collection efforts to help reduce and ultimately eliminate blood shortages in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Tanzania. The campaign was officially launched on 10 June 2026 at Exim Bank's Head Office in Dar es Salaam.
Dar es Salaam. Exim Bank Tanzania has expanded its annual voluntary blood donation campaign to six regions as part of efforts to support the country's healthcare system and address blood shortages in hospitals and health facilities.
The exercise, conducted on Wednesday, June 10, in partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), took place simultaneously in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, Mbeya, Tabora and Mtwara.
The campaign marks 11 years of collaboration between the bank and NBTS in promoting voluntary blood donation and strengthening the national blood supply.
According to the bank, the partnership has helped collect more than 800 units of blood annually, contributing to blood reserves used to support mothers facing childbirth complications, road accident victims, surgical patients and children requiring transfusions for various medical conditions.
Speaking during the launch of the campaign at the bank's headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Exim Bank Tanzania Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications, Ms Kauthar D'Souza, said the initiative reflects the institution's commitment to supporting national healthcare priorities.
"At Exim Bank, we believe our responsibility extends beyond providing financial services. We are also committed to being a key partner in community and national development," she said.
Through the bank's Exim Cares programme, she said, the institution supports initiatives in healthcare, education, environmental conservation and community empowerment.
Ms D'Souza said the blood donation campaign demonstrates how the private sector can collaborate with public institutions to address challenges affecting communities.
"I encourage all eligible Tanzanians to participate in this initiative. Just a few minutes of your time can save someone else's life," she said.
Speaking on behalf of NBTS, Eastern Zone Blood Donor Recruitment Officer Ms Evelyn Dielly commended Exim Bank for its continued support in promoting voluntary blood donation.
She said partnerships between public institutions and the private sector play an important role in raising awareness and improving blood availability across the country.
"We greatly appreciate the support that Exim Bank has consistently provided over the years. Every unit of blood collected helps save lives and enables healthcare facilities to respond effectively to medical emergencies," she said.
The annual campaign is part of broader efforts to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation and improve access to safe blood for patients in need across Tanzania.
