On June 14, the world celebrated World Blood Donor Day, an annual event that encourages people around the world to donate blood. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav marked the occasion by joining the campaign and donating blood at a camp in Patna organized by his party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
In a statement, Yadav stressed the importance of donating blood as a way to support those in need. Donating blood is both a social service and an act of solidarity with the people who need it, he said. It can save lives and help those who are suffering from various diseases. It is also a way of expressing compassion for humanity.
The Deputy CM thanked doctors and other health sector workers in Bihar for their tireless efforts in ensuring the availability and quality of blood for those in need. He also urged others to consider donating blood, as it could make a real difference in the lives of people across the country.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare SP Baghel also took part in the event by opening a blood donation camp at RML Hospital in New Delhi. He echoed Yadav’s sentiments, noting that blood donation was deeply ingrained in India’s culture and traditions of Seva and Sahyog.
Blood donation is a noble cause and a significant service to society and mankind, Baghel said. I implore and call on all citizens to come forward and donate blood as part of the country-wide Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav.
India faces a significant challenge when it comes to blood donation: the country requires about 14.6 million units of blood every year, but there is always a shortage of one million units. Despite this shortfall, Baghel noted that several myths and misconceptions hold people back from donating.
In India, the demand for blood transfusion arises every two seconds, Baghel said. Several myths and facts are associated with blood donation that could be discouraging healthy people from turning into blood donors.
Baghel emphasized that blood donation could make a real difference in the lives of patients suffering from conditions like cancer, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemia. Every two seconds, someone in India needs blood, and one out of every three of us will need blood in our lifetime, he said.
This year’s World Blood Donor Day campaign slogan is Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often. The campaign’s focus is on patients who require lifelong blood transfusion support and highlights the role every person can play by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. By donating blood, individuals can help save lives and make a real difference in their communities.
