Access to proper healthcare in rural areas often falls short of national standards. Yet, efforts to improve supporting infrastructure and medical facilities continue across regions, including Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan.
This time, attention is centered on the Blood Donation Unit operated by the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).
The vehicle, which has long served as a vital tool for mobile blood donation services across remote communities, is now in urgent need of maintenance.
To ensure the unit remains fully operational and ready to serve the public, BMBBD has extended support by providing Rp95.000.000 in funding for its repair and refurbishment.
The mobile unit serves more than one purpose. Beyond collecting blood, it plays an important role in emergency response, public education, and humanitarian action.
Over the years, it has become a reliable means for PMI Tapin to reach individuals in need, especially in isolated and underserved villages.
Restoring a Lifeline of Service
BMBBD’s support goes beyond technical repairs, such as parts replacement and facility upgrades. The company’s contribution is also aimed at restoring the vehicle’s vital role in community care and education.
The blood unit supports multiple key functions:
- A first aid response vehicle at the PMI Tapin Headquarters
- A mobile response unit for communities affected by disasters or emergencies
- A learning platform for youth organizations such as the Youth Red Cross (PMR), Volunteer Corps (KSR), and Community Volunteers (TSR)
- A ready-to-deploy operational unit for ongoing blood donation drives and social initiatives.
Through this contribution, BMBBD hopes to help reactivate the unit’s humanitarian role, ensuring it can once again travel safely and serve communities with greater efficiency and reliability.
Company representatives have also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that deliver direct, tangible impact for the community, particularly those aligned with public health, resilience, and collective well-being.
