World Blood Donor Day: The world comes together to celebrate life once again on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day on June 14th. This vital day serves two key purposes; to raise awareness for the constant need for safe blood donations. It also expresses immense gratitude to the selfless individuals who make these life-saving gifts.
World Blood Donor Day 2024 holds historical significance as it marks the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Nobel-prize-winning scientist who discovered ABO blood group system. His groundbreaking work has been the foundation for modern blood transfusion. This medical procedure has saved countless lives.
Blood Donor Day 2024 is a global campaign spearheaded by the World Health Organization along with other international organizations. As we celebrate 20th anniversary to the day, the theme this year is “Celebrating Giving: Thank you, blood donors!”. This is not just a theme, but a powerful reminder of the immense impact blood donors have on the healthcare systems worldwide.
“The need for blood is universal, but access to blood is not”, captioned WHO a video that it posted today. In many countries, blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available while also ensuring its quality and safety. Lack of access to safe blood and blood products, especially in low- and middle-income countries, impacts all patients, including those requiring regular transfusion.
Every single blood donation is a precious lifesaving gift, and repeat donation is the key to building a safe and sustainable blood supply. Thank you, blood donors, for saving lives with your blood donation!
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