Philippine Embassy, PANIK lead life-saving blood drive

03/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 3: The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait and the Pinoy Ambulance Nurses in Kuwait (PANIK) held a Blood Donation Drive on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cooperative Blood Transfusion Center at Al-Adan Hospital. The activity was conducted in support of the blood donation program of the Ministry of Health of the State of Kuwait and in coordination with the Blood Transfusion Center’s management. A total of 50 donors from the Filipino community took part, resulting in the collection of 41 units of blood. Amb. Jose A. Cabrera III led the Embassy team, joined by First Secretary and Consul Alex O. Vallespin, Second Secretary and Consul Aaron Erick A. Lozada, Labor Attache Sofia E. Matote, and other personnel.

The Embassy extends its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Health, the Cooperative Blood Transfusion Center at Al-Adan Hospital, PANIK, Filipino community members and organizations, and all those who gave their time and blood to the drive. The Embassy reaffirms its commitment to community initiatives that strengthen the ties between the Filipino community and the people of Kuwait