New Delhi: On World Blood Donors Day, the Health Ministry drew attention to the country’s high demand for blood transfusions, which currently occurs every two seconds. The country requires an annual average of 14.6 million blood units, and consistently faces a shortfall of 1 million units. To address this critical issue, the ministry has initiated the “Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav” campaign, a series of blood donation activities.
S P Baghel, Minister of State for Health, inaugurating a blood donation camp at RML Hospital in New Delhi, encouraged citizens to contribute to this noble cause, referencing it as an act of “Seva and Sahyog”, integral parts of the country’s rich culture and tradition.
This year’s World Blood Donor Day campaign theme: ‘Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often’, emphasises the ongoing need for blood in the care of patients who require regular, lifelong transfusions. It underscores the profound difference individuals can make by donating their blood or plasma.
