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Islamabad, Pakistan : On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day \u2013 observed on 14 June \u2013 the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on voluntary donors across Pakistan to give blood to save lives, warning that the country has a deficit of 2.3 million donations a year that is severely limiting the ability of hospitals to save lives.<\/p>\n
Under the slogan \u201cOne Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives\u201d, this year\u2019s global campaign places humanity at the heart of every blood donation, reminding people that donating blood is much more than a medical act. Today, thanks to medical science, a single donation can save up to three lives.<\/p>\n
WHO estimates that Pakistan\u2019s medical facilities need over 5 million blood donations annually, but, as of today, they only receive around 2.7 million donations a year. Only 18% of these donations are voluntary and non-remunerated, with 82% coming from family or replacement donors.<\/p>\n
\u201cVoluntary blood donors are public health heroes. On World Blood Donor Day, WHO pays tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day in Pakistan and across the world. No patient, no mother, no sister, no son or daughter should die because of a lack of access to blood. Today, medical science can save lives more than ever before, but without human solidarity and blood donations, hospitals and their health workers cannot do their job of saving lives. Every donation counts,\u201d said WHO Representative in Pakistan Dr Luo Dapeng.<\/p>\n
WHO encourages all governments and health authorities to invest in robust blood systems that support voluntary donation, equitable access and safe transfusion practices.<\/p>\n
Blood transfusions are essential for managing pregnancy\u001erelated bleeding, treating severe childhood anemia, bleeding disorders, infectious diseases and various chronic conditions \u2013 \u00a0including cancers \u2013 \u00a0supporting complex medical and surgical procedures, and providing lifelong care for conditions such as sickle\u001ecell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia and immune disorders. They are also critical in emergencies, disasters and conflicts.<\/p>\n
On World Blood Donor Day, and every day, WHO stands with Pakistan and its health workforce to reinforce the country\u2019s blood banks and use standardized blood screening methods and protocols to ensure safe and adequate blood supplies for all, regardless of social or economic status, no matter where they live or who they are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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