Part of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Patient Week, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to patient care in the UAE
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For patients living with chronic blood disorders, access to safe and reliable blood supplies is fundamental to their care journey. Marking the sixth edition of an impactful partnership, Bristol Myers Squibb proudly collaborated with the Emirates Thalassemia Society and Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading science focused hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC, hosted the ‘Help Save a Life’ blood donation drive, bringing together community members and healthcare professionals to provide vital support for patients who rely on regular blood transfusions.
At its core, the ‘Help Save a Life’ concept is built on the profound connection between a donor’s generosity and a patient’s ongoing treatment. For individuals managing chronic blood disorders like thalassemia, routine transfusions are essential lifelines that allow them to live full and active lives. The initiative was created to transform corporate social responsibility into direct and tangible action, mobilizing the wider community to sustain the local blood supply and offer hope to patients navigating these conditions.
Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Emirates Thalassemia Society, said: “Our long-standing partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb highlights the profound impact of collective social responsibility. Blood donors are quiet heroes in our community, playing an indispensable role in the daily lives of individuals and families managing thalassemia. By showing up consistently year after year, our community proves that we can lighten the burden for patients in need. We are proud to join hands once again for this drive, reinforcing our shared dedication to awareness, education, and steadfast patient support.”
“Dubai Science Park brings together a vibrant community of healthcare and life sciences organisations and professionals, creating a platform for partnerships that deliver meaningful impact,” said Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group. “Our collaboration with the Emirates Thalassemia Society and Bristol Myers Squibb for the sixth edition of the ‘Help Save a Life’ blood donation drive reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to health and wellbeing in the UAE.”
Commenting on the initiative’s success, Mayada Al Ahmad, General Manager of Bristol Myers Squibb, GCC Countries, said: “At Bristol Myers Squibb, patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are reminded every day of our responsibility to support them. Marking the sixth year of this blood donation drive during Global Patient Week allowed us to put those values into direct action. A consistent, reliable blood supply is essential to supporting patients living with thalassemia and other blood disorders, ensuring they have access to the care they need when it matters most.”
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