I suffered anaemia in the 1990s and 2000s. I had a fibroid which caused me to loose loads of blood during menstruation, until the fibroid was surgically removed and I got better.

It is fascinating that at the time some found my anaemic physical appearance appealing☺️ I was considered by some to have had a good figure…

Others found my pale nails beautiful. That my nails were pale because my skin was pale because I had insufficient blood didn’t register in their minds ☺️

Anyway, back to the point. During that time at least on two occasions, the blood that others had prior donated saved my life.

By the way, anaemia is the cause of death in over 30% of maternal deaths in Uganda. The lives of mothers can be saved if there is blood on the ready for them to receive a transfusion.

Yes, in the longer term, diet related solutions are advised. For example, for me, post my fibroid surgery I got to learn of hibiscus sabdariffa.

I became a producer (Alinga Farms) and consumer of hibiscus sabdariffa to this day. And because of it from being one chronically anaemic I now have loads of blood, some of which I can afford to donate.

So, on 2nd December 2023, if am in Entebbe, I pledge to go to my alma mater Lake Victoria Primary School and will donate blood.

Come join me to save even more lives.