By Staff Reporter
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) have committed to mobilise blood donations to step up support for the nation’s greatest needs.
The revelations were made by ZCPS Information Officer Tafadzwa Vengesai as a gesture to commemorate the
World Blood Donor Day commemorations which will take place on June 14.
“As ZPCS, we are not just advocates–we are active contributors to the solution. Our goal is to provide inmates with meaningful opportunities to give back, while reinforcing the rehabilitative mission of our correctional system,” Vengesai told donors and NBSZ executives.
The initiative aims to encourage consistent blood donations from within correctional institutions and the public, positioning inmates as key players in life-saving efforts across the country.
Vengesai said the symbolic act of giving connects inmates with society and helps break down long-standing stigmas.
“We’re building bridges, not walls. This is about shared purpose, saving lives, and ensuring that no one–and no place–is left behind,” she said
Vengesai also used the platform to call on Zimbabweans between the ages of 16 and 65 to become regular blood donors and to support the NBSZ’s efforts in establishing a stronger, more resilient health system.
“Every drop of blood donated is more than just a medical supply–it’s a lifeline, a message of hope to someone in desperate need. Together, let’s build a network of hope and lay the foundation for a healthier Zimbabwe,” she said.
World Blood Donor Day, observed globally on June 14, celebrates voluntary blood donors and highlights the critical need for safe, sustainable blood supplies.
