Blood Donation Event: Mingala Byuha Asso. organized 185th blood donation

The 185th Dana Upa-Parami Blood Donation Event, organized by the Mingala Byuha Association, was held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the association's headquarters located on Arzarni Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Region.

The ceremony commenced at 8:00 AM, and a total of (100) donors attended and donated blood.

Dr. Ashin Pyanyinda, Sukhita Social Welfare & Philanthropic Association, Thaik Kone Village, Kungyangone Township said "I have been donating blood since I was about 20 years old, and this is now my 60th donation. After my 40th donation, we came together to form the Sukhita Blood Donors Association, which has now reached its 22nd donation drive. This is also the 7th time we have collaborated with the Mingala Byuha Association for a donation event."

The Mingala Byuha Association has been organizing blood donation drives since 1980. Up to the 184th event, a total of (56,729) blood units have been successfully donated to the National Blood Center under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health.

U Aung Myo Min, Vice Chairman, Mingala Byuha Association said "I have been donating blood since 1977 and have donated a total of 86 times. I have also continued to help organize blood donation drives in cooperation with the Mingala Byuha Headquarters, as well as with other organizations. In recognition of these efforts, the Government honored me with the Social Excellence Award (Second Class) on Independence Day in 2025."

Khin Myat Tha Zin (Blood Donor), Shwepyitha Township said "This is my very first time donating blood. I really wanted to donate because I know there are people who lose their lives due to a shortage of blood. I chose to donate with the mindset that if my blood can help someone recover, that is what matters most."

To help provide nutritious refreshments and commemorative gifts for the blood donors, cash and in-kind donations are warmly welcomed and can be contributed to the Mingala Byuha Association according to contributors’ capabilities, it’s learnt.