Buckle Up for a Blood Donation Bonanza!
Ah, Burkina Faso! A place where the blood flows—well, at least it *is* supposed to flow. On October 5, 2024, the National Union of Associations of Market Traders and Yaars took a break from negotiating prices at the market to boost the stock of a rather different kind of red liquid: blood. The collaboration with the Association of Traders Zabré Daag Nayi Nérré, and some serious support from the Ministry of Health and the Fight against AIDS, resulted in what they humbly call their 6th edition of the blood donation operation. That’s right, folks—six years of bleeding for the cause. Talk about commitment!
According to the Secretary General, Ramdé Michel, they organized this splendid operation to offset a shortage at the National Blood Transfusion Center, or as I like to call it, “The Blood Bank.” And let’s face it, if you’ve ever tried to fill a prescription in this day and age, you know shortages are the name of the game. But don’t worry! At least a hundred bags of the marvelous crimson nectar were collected by our brave and philanthropic traders. “Given the insecurity the country is going through,” he added, this isn’t just a feel-good story; it’s a survival tactic. If the local blood donors show up for a pint, I reckon they might have a pint of confidence as well—all while two fingers of their other hand attempt to fend off any muggers on the way home!
Michel made an excellent point: “If the country is not at peace, we will be the first to suffer.” Isn’t that delightful? Who knew that donating blood could double as a strategic war plan? The union isn’t stopping there; they’re planning to set up monitoring committees in 54 markets and “Yaars.” Because, apparently, fighting terrorism is now a side hustle for merchants. Honestly, do we really need more signs that say, “Warning: This marketplace is patrolled by blood-donating vigilantes?”
The technical advisor to the ministry in charge of trade, Ilboudo Seydou, stepped in to add a sprinkle of enthusiasm to the day. According to him, blood is not just “a precious commodity”—it’s the *original* red wine! He praised the traders, claiming their blood donation is a patriotic act. Lovely, isn’t it? One minute you’re haggling over the price of onions, and the next you’re literally spilling your blood for your country. If that doesn’t scream ‘dedication,’ I don’t know what does.
Seydou went on to remind everyone just how vital donated blood can be, especially during such a “period of security crisis.” Does that mean every time a market vendor gets into an argument over cabbage prices, the potential for needing a blood transfusion skyrockets? You may want to keep a pint or two on standby just in case! Moreover, giving blood now takes on a whole new meaning: you’re not just saving lives—you’re also helping our brave personnel faced with challenges that make monstrous cabbages seem like a walk in the park.
So, next time you spot a blood donation event, think of it as more than just needles and bags—you’re witnessing modern-day heroes battling terrorism with their vital fluids. Now, if only we could bottle up that market energy and sell it. Who knows? “Market Blood” might just be the next trending health drink!
Seydou TRAORE
The National Union of Associations of Market Traders and Yaars of Burkina Faso, in collaboration with the Association of Traders Zabré Daag Nayi Nérré, and the Ministry of Health and the Fight against AIDS, through the National Transfusion Center Sanguine (CNTS), initiated, on Saturday October 5, 2024, in Ouagadougou, its 6th edition of the blood donation operation.
According to Ramdé Michel, the Secretary General of the Union, this operation was organized to compensate for a shortage of this product at the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS), and help save human lives. At least a hundred bags of blood were collected during this blood donation operation from traders. “Given the insecurity the country is going through, we decided to donate blood every year to save our FDS, VDP and internally displaced people. The national union to work to put within 54 markets and Yaars, monitoring committees, to help fight against terrorism because we know that if the country is not at peace, we will be the first to suffer. The union also works to maintain social cohesion and to fight against all kinds of incivility among traders in the markets and Yaars,” he indicated. The technical advisor of the ministry in charge of trade, Ilboudo Seydou, welcomed the blood donation operation of traders, because, according to him, this social action is of capital importance in the sense that the blood collected will help save lives. human lives during this period of security crisis. “Blood is a precious commodity that can only be found in one’s own kind. We can only welcome this ceremony which is a patriotic act, and on behalf of the Minister of Commerce, Serge Pooda, I would like to salute the traders whose support has never failed us in these difficult times our country is going through. This blood donation will initially help the sick, but also help those who are lacking blood in hospitals and CSPS. But above all, this blood donation will help the FDS and VDP who are currently at the front, and who are often faced with injuries that require blood,” he declared.
Seydou TRAORE
