First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP visited the Edinburgh Donor Centre, to thank staff and donors for their efforts during the busy festive season. During the visit she also met with representatives from the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society, who have been working with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service to encourage more people to give blood, especially members of the Muslim community.
Ms. Sturgeon said: “I am delighted to support the Imam Hussain Blood Drive Campaign. It’s important for everyone to consider giving blood if they can, because it’s quick, safe, easy and can literally save lives.
“I was pleased to visit the Edinburgh Blood Donor Centre today to thank donors and staff, and to learn more about the valuable role the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society plays in this campaign, by working to encourage the Muslim community across Edinburgh and the Lothians to give blood.”
