Rwanda National Police

Some 550 Police officers attached to the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari, in Rwamagana District, on Saturday, April 25, participated in a voluntary blood donation exercise to support national health efforts.

The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s blood bank and promote community well-being.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) spokesperson, said voluntary blood donation is not just a civic act but a professional responsibility embedded in the institution’s mission.

“Blood donation is an act of humanity, a way to save lives, and it reflects the Police officers’ dedication to serve the people they protect and to promote their well-being,” ACP Rutikanga said.

He added that the RNP organizes these humanitarian activities regularly, emphasizing the force’s values of service, compassion, and partnership with the community.

“These activities demonstrate our continued collaboration with RBC and our shared mission to close the gap in the national blood supply,” he noted.

Uwera Lydie from RBC in the Blood Donation Department, in charge of mobilization in the Eastern Province, expressed appreciation for the officers’ consistent participation.

“We thank the RNP for its active participation in blood donation programmes because it is easy for us to reach them, and the results are very satisfying. During the COVID-19 period, the police helped us a lot by donating blood voluntarily, which greatly benefited Rwandans,” she noted.

Uwera emphasized that the strong involvement of police officers has played a key role in ensuring a stable blood supply for hospitals, reducing the risk of shortages for patients in need.

She emphasized the safety measures and medical screening involved in blood donation to protect both donors and recipients.

“Every person who steps forward to give blood is carefully screened—not only to protect the patient who will receive it, but also to safeguard the donor’s own health. Through medical checks and professional guidance, we ensure that this life-saving act remains safe, responsible, and free of harm for all involved.”