Colombia-Earthquake/Blood Donation

Residents queue for hours to donate blood after Colombia quake

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  • ID : 8494102
  • Dateline : Aug 12, 2026
  • Location : Colombia
  • Category : Other
  • Duration : 2'32
  • Audio Language : Spanish/Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
  • Published : 2026-08-13 14:23
  • Last Modified : 2026-08-13 18:41:33
  • Version : 1
  • ID : 8494102
  • Dateline : 12 août 2026
  • Location : Colombie
  • Category : Other
  • Duration : 2'32
  • Audio Language : Espagne/Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : Pas d’accès dans la partie continentale de Chine
  • Published : 2026-08-13 18:34
  • Last Modified : 2026-08-13 18:41:33
  • Version : 1
  • ID : 8494102
  • Dateline : 12 ago, 2026
  • Location : Colombia
  • Category : Other
  • Duration : 2'32
  • Audio Language : Español/Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : No acceso a la parte continental de China
  • Published : 2026-08-13 15:35
  • Last Modified : 2026-08-13 18:41:33
  • Version : 1

Colombia-Earthquake/Blood Donation

Residents queue for hours to donate blood after Colombia quake

Dateline : Aug 12, 2026

Location : Colombia

Duration : 2'32

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Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia - Aug 12, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Sign of Colombian Red Cross
2. Residents waiting for blood donation
3. Resident Cristian Henao on blood donation site
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Cristian Henao, resident:
"It scares me because, first, you don't know how much they're going to take, and the issue of needles obviously always makes you afraid. But I think that fades into the background when you understand the work behind it and how much you can help."
5. Various of Henao undergoing health check
6. Readings shown on blood pressure monitor
7. Henao leaving site
8. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Cristian Henao, resident (starting with shot 7):
"No, I can't donate, because of high blood pressure. They take several readings, make you wait a bit, and if the pressure is still very high, one can't donate. They told me that in 15 days you can donate again, so I think I'll try again in 15 days too."
9. Various of damaged building of Red Cross; traffic
10. Various of medical workers working in tent; patients; bag of blood
11. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Natalie Lara, staff member, Colombian Red Cross:
"The blood bank facility at our headquarters sustained some damage in the earthquake, including structural damage. That meant we had to adapt our parking areas so we could collect donations both in vehicles and in tents. Despite this, we have seen excellent public participation. The surrounding municipalities, along with the city of Cali, are also stepping up and volunteering to take part in these blood donation drives."
12. Sign of blood donation
13. Various of people working on site; paperwork; residents waiting for blood donation


Demand for blood transfusions has surged after Colombia's devastating earthquake Monday, with residents in the hardest‑hit city of Cali turning out in large numbers to donate blood.

The donations are aimed at replenishing supplies for hospitals treating thousands of injured survivors, with transfusions critical for trauma care in quake‑hit areas.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said Wednesday the death toll from the earthquake had climbed to 265, with 3,494 people injured and 496 still missing. He added that more than 11,000 homes were destroyed nationwide and over 53,000 people affected by the disaster.

At a Red Cross donation center in western Cali, hundreds of residents queued under temporary tents to give blood for hospitals treating quake survivors. Staff said the line eased by afternoon, but in the morning it had stretched outside the gates and onto the street.

Among those waiting was Cristian Henao, a first‑time donor. He said he felt nervous but came after learning donations could help earthquake victims.

"It scares me because, first, you don't know how much they're going to take, and the issue of needles obviously always makes you afraid. But I think that fades into the background when you understand the work behind it and how much you can help," said Henao.

After waiting more than three hours, Henao completed registration and underwent a pre-donation health screening. He was ultimately unable to donate because his blood pressure was too high. Though disappointed, he said he planned to return when eligible.

"I can't donate, because of high blood pressure. They take several readings, make you wait a bit, and if the pressure is still very high, one can't donate. They told me that in 15 days you can donate again, so I think I'll try again in 15 days too," said Henao.

According to local Red Cross, the organization's main blood bank facility was damaged in the earthquake, which has forced operations to shift to mobile donation vehicles and collection points set up in tents. Despite the disruption, the Red Cross collected 405 eligible units of blood on Tuesday.

"The blood bank facility at our headquarters sustained some damage in the earthquake, including structural damage. That meant we had to adapt our parking areas so we could collect donations both in vehicles and in tents. Despite this, we have seen excellent public participation. The surrounding municipalities, along with the city of Cali, are also stepping up and volunteering to take part in these blood donation drives," said Natalie Lara, a staff member with Colombia's Red Cross.

ID : 8494102

Published : 2026-08-13 14:23

Last Modified : 2026-08-13 18:41:33

Source : China Central Television (CCTV)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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