Mobile Blood Collection Unit for Chiriquí Province

Project Overview

This initiative aims to establish a mobile blood collection unit serving the Chiriquí Province by purchasing and outfitting a bus with essential medical facilities. The unit will help address critical blood supply needs in local hospitals while making donation more accessible to communities throughout the region.

Project Objectives

1. Mobile Unit Equipment

   • Purchase and outfit a specialized bus
   • Install essential facilities including stretchers and furniture
   • Provide air conditioning and power plant
   • Ensure proper medical equipment installation

2. Blood Donation Goals

   • Increase blood donations for regional hospitals
   • Handle up to 600 additional donors per month
   • Serve more than 470,000 residents
   • Support two major hospitals in the province

3. Community Outreach

   • Promote blood donation culture
   • Conduct educational campaigns
   • Dispel myths about blood donation
   • Encourage regular voluntary contributions

Impact and Beneficiaries

Direct Impact

• Potential to serve 470,000+ residents
• Capacity for 600 additional donors monthly
• Support for regional hospitals
• Coverage of Chiriquí Province

Healthcare Support

• Enhanced blood supply for surgical procedures
• Support for emergency medical needs
• Service to pediatric and adult populations
• Coverage for elective and emergency procedures

Sustainability

The project’s sustainability is ensured through hospital commitments to provide:

• Vehicle maintenance
• Fuel supply
• Annual licensing
• Insurance coverage
• Staffing requirements

Regional Coverage

The mobile unit will serve:

• Chiriquí Province
• Bocas del Toro region
• Costa Rica border region
• Public healthcare network