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Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Ofir Akunis visited Magen David Adom’s Blood Bank in Ramla. Magen David Adom’s National Blood Bank is one of the most vital components of the treatment of casualties in hospitals. Blood donations are collected by MDA’s Blood Services with the aim of supplying all the hospitals across the country with all the blood components required for treatment of the sick and injured, both during routine times and in emergency.

The National Human Milk Bank is also located in the National Blood Bank in Ramla, and provides mother’s milk to thousands of infants in need.

The minister was shown the Blood Services laboratories, the underground storage areas, the Human Milk Bank, and more.

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Ofir Akunis: “I’m amazed by the impressive activities of the blood bank and human milk bank that are operated by MDA. Saving lives of any age and contributing to new lives, to mere infants who have just been born, and whose mothers are prevented from feeding them. The new center plays a huge contribution, strengthening our troops at this time, along with all Israeli citizens, with professionalism and innovating, groundbreaking measures.”

Deputy Director General of Blood Services, Prof. Eilat Shinar: “We thank the Minister from visiting us today at Magen David Adom’s National Milk Bank. The bank plays a vital part in Magen David Adom’s activities, and allows us to save lives, especially during times of war.”