TTL donates blood as part of CSR

By ABELA MSIKULA

AS part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Toyota Tanzania Limited (TTL) on Wednesday donated over 40 blood units to Temeke Hospital to save lives of patients at the hospital.

The hospital Blood Unit's, Laboratory Technologist Ms Adellaida Ombella said the demand is 30 units per day, but very rarely the target has been achieved. She went on that motorcyclists who are always involved in road accidents, expectant women and underfive children were among those who highly need blood.
"We can only be in good position if we will be able to collect at least 25 units per day. Only public awareness campaigns can make it possible, to awaken people to donate blood" she said.
She added that both private and public institutions have been responding well to the request and that a number of people have been appearing for blood donation at the hospital. TTL Customer Relations Manager, Ms Sophia Luhikula commented that the company took in to considerations that the blood is constant, hence, the need of donation without hospitals’ request. "
Lives of patients depend on the timely supply of compatible blood. It is one of the most effective ways to save a life," she said. Questioned on other CSR activities, the Manager responded that TTL is also sponsoring 20 students in higher learning institutions.
She added that the company has been supporting the government in ensuring clean and safe water to Tanzanians. Ms Luhikula said the company engages in water wells extraction in various areas county wide.