World Blood Donor Day 2017

World Blood Donor Day is commemorated every year on 14th June. It is one of the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization(WHO) to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products.

A majority of us have been believing stories about the effects and results of blood donation, that science completely discredits. On World Blood Donor Day 2017, we debunk 6 popular myths that prevent people from performing the good deed of blood donation.

India today faces a shortage of 10% relative to its blood requirements. In absolute terms, this means that we require to cover a shortfall of over 12 lakh units. Given that the eligible donor population of India is more than 512 million, this deficit is surprising. This World Blood Donor Day let's understand this.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. This year's theme being "Give blood. Give now. Give often", we tell you all that you ever wanted to know about blood donation.

Within the first 48 hours of blood donation, the donor's body starts replenishing the lost red blood cells. The replenishment process helps in staying healthy and productive at work. On World Blood Donor day 2017, we tell you about the benefits of blood donation.

On World Blood Donor Day 2017, if you are considering donating blood to save one of the million patients battling for their life, here are a few things you should know first.

World Blood Donor Day is commemorated every year on 14th June. It is one of the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization(WHO) to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products.

A majority of us have been believing stories about the effects and results of blood donation, that science completely discredits. On World Blood Donor Day 2017, we debunk 6 popular myths that prevent people from performing the good deed of blood donation.

India today faces a shortage of 10% relative to its blood requirements. In absolute terms, this means that we require to cover a shortfall of over 12 lakh units. Given that the eligible donor population of India is more than 512 million, this deficit is surprising. This World Blood Donor Day let's understand this.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. This year's theme being "Give blood. Give now. Give often", we tell you all that you ever wanted to know about blood donation.

Within the first 48 hours of blood donation, the donor's body starts replenishing the lost red blood cells. The replenishment process helps in staying healthy and productive at work. On World Blood Donor day 2017, we tell you about the benefits of blood donation.

On World Blood Donor Day 2017, if you are considering donating blood to save one of the million patients battling for their life, here are a few things you should know first.