Eyebrows raised as Health CS appoints Charlene Ruto as Kenya blood ambassador.
Eyebrows raised as Health CS appoints Charlene Ruto as Kenya blood ambassador: In a statement from the Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha, the ministry of Health recognized the Charlene’s efforts in consistent campaigns for blood donation, which has encourage the public to join the initiative.
The statement read,”The Ministry of Health recognizes and appreciates your selfless contribution to Kenya through your consistent blood donation, advocacy, educating and mobilizing your family members, community, peers and the general Kenyan citizens to engage in blood donations. Special recognition is on your efforts to mobilize resources that support blood donation activities and blood establishments,”
“This letter is to appoint you as a Kenya Blood Ambassador and ask that: you continue to be a spokesperson to your friends, Kenyan Youth family, peers and Kenyan citizens and to engage and encourage people to give blood to save lives; from time to time collaborate with the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority or partners in blood-related events including public education and resource mobilization,” read part of the statement.
This comes month after Charlene ignited a debate online, with her after meetings with key political players.
This has raised mixed reactions;
One Netizen wrote,”This is Charlene Ruto daughter of a farmer who hails from sugoi. She battled the rich interviewees and got this position since this govt favors the poor.Enyewe people can come from grass to riches.She is an inspiration to the poor to never lose hope.”
Another one wrote,”Charlene Ruto, appointed as Kenya’s Blood Ambassador, is making a significant impact in mobilizing resources for blood donation. Her advocacy has inspired numerous Kenyans to contribute, saving lives one donation at a time.”
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