On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors!
The 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day is an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges, and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible.
Webinar on World Blood Donor Day
“Genesis of World Blood Donor Day: Why we felicitate blood donors”: 20 years of celebrating giving: THANK YOU Blood Donors!
13 June 2024 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm IST
Blood transfusion stands as an integral component of modern healthcare. Inadequate or unsafe blood supply profoundly impacts the efficacy of essential health services in delivering appropriate patient care.
World Blood Donor Day was officially established in 2004. The date chosen was June 14, which marks the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Nobel Prize winner who discovered the ABO blood group system. His discovery was critical for the development of safe blood transfusion practices.
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) was established to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
World Blood Donor Day has played a pivotal role in fostering a culture of voluntary blood donation, ensuring that blood supplies are safe and sufficient to meet the needs of patients everywhere.
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