The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) organize World Blood Donors Day every year on June 14. To commemorate this important day, donors are encouraged to donate blood and other blood products. People can donate blood at any time, and their donations will help save lives. Donating blood is a lifesaving act that saves lives and improves the quality of life for those in need.
Ethiopia hosted World Blood Donors Day 2014
In support of World Blood Donors Day, the Government of Ethiopia launched a month-long campaign to encourage the country’s people to give blood. The campaign’s theme is “Life for Life! Donate blood and save lives!” In addition to the blood drives, the country also plans to promote maternal survival.
The objective of the study was to identify factors affecting blood donation practices and attitudes. This knowledge can then be used to develop evidence-based interventions and education for blood donation. These measures are also useful in increasing voluntary blood donation and collections. The results of the study are expected to be used to develop evidence-based programs for improving blood donation and health care workers’ KAP.
Ethiopia’s WBDD celebrations kicked off with a blood drive on Ethio-Cuban Square in Addis Ababa, where blood was collected by volunteers. The blood drive will continue during the week of July 5 to 7, and will include a 1.5-kilometer “Walk for Blood” from Cuban Square to Zewditu Hospital. In addition, high-level representatives from the WHO and the FMoH will honor Ethiopia’s regular blood donors during the event.
The World Health Organization (WHO) organizes World Blood Donors Day every year on the 14th of June. The event aims to increase awareness of the benefits of blood donation, increase the number of donors, and raise the profile of voluntary donation. However, despite the importance of blood donation, only 10% of eligible people actually donate it. In addition, World Blood Donors Day is also a good time to remind people that “too much blood is never good.”
The theme of World Blood Donors Day 2014 was “Safe blood for saving mothers”. Around 800 women die each day because of complications related to pregnancy. The most common causes of death are childbirth complications, including severe bleeding during delivery. Severe bleeding during and after childbirth is also a leading cause of morbidity and disability. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the benefits of safe blood for new mothers.
The need for blood donation is not equal to the number of donors in Ethiopia. The cause of this imbalance is not fully understood, but knowledge and attitudes may play a role. To help address this issue, a recent study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Ethiopian blood donors.
The need for blood donation is universal. However, the level of accessibility varies greatly across countries. As a result, many countries face a challenge of ensuring that adequate quantities and quality assurance of blood are available. Therefore, World Blood Donors Day serves as a call to action for governments, national health authorities, and blood services. Every individual can play an important role in saving a life, so it is crucial to donate blood regularly.
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center celebrated World Blood Donors Day 2014
In celebration of World Blood Donors Day 2014, South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is encouraging community members to donate blood. Currently, approximately eight hundred women die every day as a result of complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth. In fact, severe bleeding is responsible for up to 31% of maternal deaths in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In addition to raising awareness of the need for blood donation, WBDD events also help improve access to safe blood.
On June 14, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is celebrating World Blood Donors Day 2014 by thanking the people who donate blood and encouraging others to donate as well. To mark the occasion, the center is offering free car wash vouchers to people who donate blood products.
