The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) organized a special Mindfulness Programme for the Kandy and Peradeniya cluster centre blood banks on 09th February 2026 at Sri Kalyani Sevana Sathi Pasal.
The programme was conducted under the patronage and guidance of Ven. Matara Wimalabuddhi Thero and was attended by staff members representing the National Blood Centre, Kandy Blood Bank, Peradeniya Blood Bank, and the blood banks of Theldeniya, Matale, Dambulla, Gampola, and Nawalapitiya.
This initiative was designed to strengthen mental well-being and cultivate mindfulness among blood bank professionals who are engaged in highly responsible and detail-oriented clinical and laboratory work. In transfusion medicine, where accuracy, vigilance, and timely decision-making are critical, maintaining a calm and focused mindset is essential to ensuring patient safety and service quality.
Through guided sessions and reflective practices, participants were encouraged to enhance self-awareness, emotional balance, stress management, and concentration. The programme also promoted teamwork, compassionate communication, and professional resilience within the workplace.
NBTS continues to prioritize the holistic development of its staff, recognizing that a mindful and mentally resilient workforce is fundamental to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality blood transfusion services across Sri Lanka.
