The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Karangasem has launched the Blood\nService Information Access application, known as ALIR. The application,\nlaunched on the organisation\u2019s 81st anniversary, is designed to simplify\nservices and information delivery to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis application can be accessed by the entire community to\nfacilitate access to important information regarding blood stocks and\nother related matters,\u201d said the Chairman of PMI Karangasem, I Gusti\nNgurah Setiawan (Gus Sombi), on Sunday (20\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
In addition to providing transparency through visible blood stocks,\nthe donor database is now clearly recorded. The application stores donor\nnames, blood types, and mobile numbers. In the event of a shortage or\nwhen a specific blood type is required, those in need can directly\ncontact donors with the matching blood group.<\/p>\n
The ALIR application also includes a schedule of blood donation\nactivities, complete with locations and times. This allows members of\nthe public who wish to donate blood to visit the nearest location\naccording to the available schedule.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince the beginning of my term, I have wanted to develop an\napplication to make things easier for the public, and it has finally\nbeen realised this year,\u201d said Setlag.<\/p>\n
Alongside the application launch, PMI Karangasem organised several\nactivities to celebrate its 81st anniversary, including beach clean-ups,\na quiz competition for junior high school students, and video and poster\ncompetitions related to humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this year\u2019s PMI anniversary celebration, we are also presenting\nawards to communities or parties that have consistently conducted\nregular blood donation activities,\u201d added Setiawan.<\/p>\n
Members of the public who have donated blood five or more times\nreceived awards as a form of appreciation for their contribution to\nhelping others, particularly those in emergency situations requiring\nblood transfusions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere have been many activities conducted. Today includes blood\ndonations, doorprize draws, and much more,\u201d said Setiawan.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, PMI Karangasem intends to continue various activities,\nranging from blood donations to first aid efforts and assisting the\ncommunity with needs such as clean water.<\/p>\n
The team also stated they will engage more regularly with the\ncommunity through socialisation programmes to raise awareness about the\nbenefits of blood donation. The goal is to ensure high participation in\nevery blood donation event to maintain stable blood stocks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will also manage the blood donation schedule to ensure we do not\nrun out of stock or end up with an excess, as blood products have a\nlimited shelf life,\u201d explained Setiawan.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/karangasem-pmi-launches-alir-application-what-are-its-benefits-1789887069", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }