Blood donation News

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is marked every year on June 19 to increase global understanding of sickle cell disease. The day aims to spread awareness, support those affected, and advocate for better healthcare solutions and research efforts. The day is marked by various initiatives such as awareness seminars, blood donation drives, and social media campaigns.

With greater awareness and more registered donors, countless lives could be saved, making it imperative to promote and support stem cell donation efforts. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 who are in good health can register as potential stem cell donors.

Blood donation is a life-saving gift that benefits both the recipient and the donor. By donating blood, you can improve your health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and contribute to the well-being of others. It’s a simple, powerful way to make a positive impact on your community.

Discover the struggle India faces in meeting its soaring blood demands. Expert sheds light on voluntary donations, regional variances, and the path to a sufficient, accessible blood supply.

On Sonu Sood's 47th birthday on Saturday, his fans organised a blood donation drive across the country.  

Every year on June 14, World Blood Donor Day is commemorated to raise awareness about the availability of safe blood and to give thanks to blood donors for their selfless deeds.  

One of the top reasons people avoid donating blood is a fear of needles There are a number of ways to address each fear so that you too can make a difference Deep breathing can boost relaxation, providing extra calm in a situation you might otherwise find stressful

World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14th June every year The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2023 is "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often." This day is commemorated to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and to thank blood donors worldwide

Here's an overview of safe blood donation, including what it is, how to donate blood, the potential risks associated with it and how to donate blood safely.  

There is such a messiah in Kashmir who is distributing life to the people. Shabbir Hussain Khan has saved hundreds of lives by donating blood for the last 42 years.

PIB recently debunked a false claim on a reported 'blood helpline' PIB Fact Check shared a screenshot of the false WhatsApp message It said the claim is completely misleading and alerted people about it

Khan said the baby's father Jitendra, who is a resident of Manoria village, had contacted him after he failed to source blood and was cheated by a tout.

Union Health Minister announced that Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav has crossed 1,00,000 volunteers Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav is a countrywide mega voluntary blood donation This drive has been launched by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a press conference on Thursday that September 28 is the birthday of Bhagat Singh. At the age of 23, he sacrificed his life for the country laughingly. He said that on September 28, let's all do blood donation together.

Hrithik Roshan recently donated blood at a hospital in Mumbai He revealed that his blood group B-negative is very rare

Bilqees Ara donated blood 25 times since 2012 She has become an inspiration for other women

The day is celebrated on June 14 to mark the birthday anniversary of scientist Karl Landsteiner who won the  Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABO blood group system. 

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Going beyond their call of duty, two policemen responding to an emergency call in Noida donated their blood at a hospital that helped in the delivery of a pregnant woman who has given birth to a baby boy.