June 14th marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, established by the WHO to raise awareness and thank blood donors.
Blood donation ensures the availability of blood for emergencies, surgeries, and chronic illnesses. Approximately 118.4 million donations are collected annually worldwide.
Each donation can save up to three lives, essential for surgeries, cancer treatments, and traumatic injuries.
A robust blood supply is crucial for emergencies like natural disasters or large scale accidents.
Patients with conditions like sickle cell anemia or thalassemia require regular blood transfusions.
Advances in technology have improved blood collection, testing, and storage processes.
Countries commemorate this day with donation drives, seminars, and recognition ceremonies.
Ensuring the safety of the blood supply requires rigorous testing and quality control.
Developing resilient blood systems to withstand public health emergencies.