Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donates blood to launch annual national blood donation campaign

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated blood to launch Saudi Arabia’s annual national campaign promoting voluntary donation. The initiative aims for 100% voluntary blood supply and aligns with Vision 2030 goals. Officials praised the gesture as a humanitarian example, with over 800,000 donors in 2024. Health leaders linked it to broader efforts, including organ donation and COVID-19 vaccination.