Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on 14th June. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
Transfusion of blood and blood products helps save millions of lives every year.
A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.
To get involved in this initiative:
- Volunteer to make a blood donation
- Raise awareness on social media
- Organise a blood donation drive
- Inform your family and community members
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