{"id":37406,"date":"2023-11-21T11:26:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/ceps-marks-ninth-anniversary"},"modified":"2023-11-21T22:25:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T22:25:38","slug":"ceps-marks-ninth-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/ceps-marks-ninth-anniversary","title":{"rendered":"Ceps marks ninth anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>Seven (7) institutions whose staff had donated more blood to the Seychelles Hospital have been recognised by the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps) and the Health Care Agency.<\/p>\n<p>The organisations\u2019 representatives received their trophies and certificates during a special recognition ceremony at the International Conference Centre last Friday in the presence of all blood donors.<\/p>\n<p>Three individuals were also honoured for their inspiring roles and dedication in blood collection, namely Yvonne Bristol, Ilette Esther and Eddy Kilindo. Red Cross Society of Seychelles was also recognised for its instrumental role in blood collection over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The event was part of activities to commemorate Ceps\u2019 9th anniversary, on November 8, following the dissolution of the Liaison Unit of Non-governmental Organisations in Seychelles (Lungos).<\/p>\n<p>When addressing the guests, the organisation\u2019s chief executive, Alvin Laurence, said they were happy to share this moment with health workers and blood donors and reiterated that the civil society could not exist without collaboration. Ceps also renewed its engagement with the health sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year for Ceps\u2019 ninth anniversary, emphasis is being placed on the collaboration with the health sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also commended the blood donors from all walks of life for their commitment and dedication. \u201cOur blood donors are the emblematic example of engaged and voluntary citizens. The era to appreciate the modern voluntarism has started and our blood donors remain the best example. We are therefore calling on others to join this big family,\u201d stated Mr Laurence.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the health ministry, principal secretary, Dr Bernard Valentin, commended and thanked all those involved in blood donation and collection stating Seychelles had a well-established system in place because the blood was safe and posed \u201calmost zero risk\u201d to the recipients.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr Valentin, around 200 people were donating blood regularly and the hospital\u2019s target was to increase that number to at least a thousand. The majority of donors were men; 67 percent of them. \u201cThe majority of donors are volunteers contributing 53 percent of blood in the hospital\u2019s bank, while family members contribute around 47 percent,\u201d said Dr Valentin.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Seychelles Hospital\u2019s statistics, 2734 units of blood was collected last year. \u201cIt is a very good amount and we were satisfied but we can do better. So that is why we need to continuously motivate people to come forward and donate blood,\u201d said the principal secretary.<\/p>\n<p>Ceps said next year, it will host a special recognition for the institution giving most blood in the public and private sectors as well as the civil society.<\/p>\n<p>Our selection of photos show the various groups who were recognised.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\">Seychelles<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. Seven (7) institutions whose staff had donated more blood to the Seychelles Hospital have been recognised by the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps) and the Health Care Agency. 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