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'''World Blood Donor Day''' ('''WBDD''') is [[list of minor secular observances#June|held]] on [[June 14]] each year. The event was organised for the first time in 2004, by four core international organizations: the [[World Health Organization]], the [[International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies]]; the [[International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations]] (IFBDO) and the [[International Society of Blood Transfusion]] (ISBT) to [[consciousness raising|raise awareness]] of the need for safe [[blood]] and [[blood products]], and to thank [[Blood donation|blood donors]] for their [[voluntary action|voluntary]], life-saving gifts of blood.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ISBT |title=World Blood Donor Day |url=https://www.isbtweb.org/partnerships/world-blood-donor-day.html |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=www.isbtweb.org}}</ref> World Blood Donor Day is one of 11 official [[global health|global public health]] campaigns marked by the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO), along with [[World Health Day]], [[World Chagas Disease Day]], [[World Tuberculosis Day]], [[World Immunization Week]], [[World Patient Safety Day]], [[World Malaria Day]], [[World No Tobacco Day]], [[World Hepatitis Day]], World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and [[World AIDS Day]].<ref>[https://www.who.int/campaigns "Campaigns."] [[World Health Organization]] (WHO). Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref> |
'''World Blood Donor Day''' ('''WBDD''') is [[list of minor secular observances#June|held]] on [[June 14]] each year. The event was organised for the first time in 2004, by four core international organizations: the [[World Health Organization]], the [[International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies]]; the [[International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations]] (IFBDO) and the [[International Society of Blood Transfusion]] (ISBT) to [[consciousness raising|raise awareness]] of the need for safe [[blood]] and [[blood products]], and to thank [[Blood donation|blood donors]] for their [[voluntary action|voluntary]], life-saving gifts of blood.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ISBT |title=World Blood Donor Day |url=https://www.isbtweb.org/partnerships/world-blood-donor-day.html |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=www.isbtweb.org |archive-date=2023-01-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124132354/https://www.isbtweb.org/partnerships/world-blood-donor-day.html |url-status=live }}</ref> World Blood Donor Day is one of 11 official [[global health|global public health]] campaigns marked by the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO), along with [[World Health Day]], [[World Chagas Disease Day]], [[World Tuberculosis Day]], [[World Immunization Week]], [[World Patient Safety Day]], [[World Malaria Day]], [[World No Tobacco Day]], [[World Hepatitis Day]], World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and [[World AIDS Day]].<ref>[https://www.who.int/campaigns "Campaigns."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130303025041/http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_breastfeeding_week/en/index.html |date=2013-03-03 }} [[World Health Organization]] (WHO). Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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[[Transfusion of blood]] and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year. It can help patients who suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with higher [[quality of life]], and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. It also has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and [[perinatal|perinatal care]]. Access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products can help reduce rates of death and disability due to severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140219223029/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/event/en/ "Safe blood for saving mothers."] WHO. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref> |
[[Transfusion of blood]] and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year. It can help patients who suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with higher [[quality of life]], and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. It also has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and [[perinatal|perinatal care]]. Access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products can help reduce rates of death and disability due to severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140219223029/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/event/en/ "Safe blood for saving mothers."] WHO. 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.</ref> |
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In many countries, there is not an adequate supply of safe blood, and blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blood safety and availability|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en}}</ref> |
In many countries, there is not an adequate supply of safe blood, and blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blood safety and availability|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en|archive-date=2020-04-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424022540/https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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An adequate supply can only be assured through regular donations by voluntary unpaid blood donors. The WHO's goal is for all countries to obtain all their blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors by 2020. In 2014, 60 countries have their national blood supplies based on 99-100% voluntary unpaid blood donations, with 73 countries still largely dependent on family and paid donors.<ref>[https://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs279/en/ "Blood safety and availability."] WHO Fact sheet N° 279. June 2013. Accessed 8 April 2014.</ref> |
An adequate supply can only be assured through regular donations by voluntary unpaid blood donors. The WHO's goal is for all countries to obtain all their blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors by 2020. In 2014, 60 countries have their national blood supplies based on 99-100% voluntary unpaid blood donations, with 73 countries still largely dependent on family and paid donors.<ref>[https://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs279/en/ "Blood safety and availability."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080629085919/http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs279/en/ |date=2008-06-29 }} WHO Fact sheet N° 279. June 2013. Accessed 8 April 2014.</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year by people around the world on June 14. It is celebrated on the birthday anniversary of [[Karl Landsteiner]] on June 14, 1868.<ref>{{cite web|title=Karl Landsteiner - Biographical|url=https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1930/landsteiner-bio.html|website=Novelprize.org|access-date=7 November 2015}}</ref> Landsteiner was awarded the [[Nobel Prize]] for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day|url=http://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/world-blood-donor-day/|website=IndiaCelebrating.com|access-date=20 October 2015}}</ref> |
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year by people around the world on June 14. It is celebrated on the birthday anniversary of [[Karl Landsteiner]] on June 14, 1868.<ref>{{cite web|title=Karl Landsteiner - Biographical|url=https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1930/landsteiner-bio.html|website=Novelprize.org|access-date=7 November 2015|archive-date=10 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210181247/http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1930/landsteiner-bio.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Landsteiner was awarded the [[Nobel Prize]] for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day|url=http://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/world-blood-donor-day/|website=IndiaCelebrating.com|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-date=22 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122104817/http://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/world-blood-donor-day|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Importance == |
== Importance == |
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Blood is a necessary resource for the planned treatments and the urgent interventions. It is helpful for patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions for living longer and with a higher quality of life. It supports complex medical and surgical procedures.<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title=World Blood Donor Day 2021: Solution to Global Shortage of Safe Blood|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/world-blood-donor-day-theme-quotes-history/|access-date=2021-06-14|website=SA NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref> |
Blood is a necessary resource for the planned treatments and the urgent interventions. It is helpful for patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions for living longer and with a higher quality of life. It supports complex medical and surgical procedures.<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614160304/https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title=World Blood Donor Day 2021: Solution to Global Shortage of Safe Blood|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/world-blood-donor-day-theme-quotes-history/|access-date=2021-06-14|website=SA NEWS|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614092217/https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/world-blood-donor-day-theme-quotes-history/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Themes == |
== Themes == |
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=== 2024: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! === |
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The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2024 is "20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!". |
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The slogan for the 2023 World Blood Donor Day campaign, which will be celebrated on June 14th, 2023, is "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often." This theme focuses on individuals who require lifelong transfusion support, emphasizing the crucial role that every person can play by donating blood or plasma.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-12 |title=World Blood Donor Day 2023: Giving Life through Donations - 📚 EduKraze |url=https://edukraze.com/world-blood-donor-day-2023/ |access-date=2023-06-12 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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=== 2023: Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often === |
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The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2023 was “Give Blood, Give [[blood plasma|Plasma]], Share Life, Share Often”. This theme reflects the important role blood donors play in maintaining the health and well-being of communities around the world. |
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=== 2022: Blood donation is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives === |
=== 2022: Blood donation is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives === |
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The theme for Blood Donor Day 2022 |
The theme for Blood Donor Day 2022 was 'Blood donation is an act of [[solidarity]]. Join the effort and save lives'. This year, the global event on blood donor day was hosted by Mexico on June 14, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Blood Donor Day 2022: Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives |url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2022 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=www.who.int |language=en |archive-date=2022-06-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611125750/https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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=== 2021: Give blood and keep the world beating === |
=== 2021: Give blood and keep the world beating === |
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The theme for Blood Donation Day 2021 was 'Give Blood and keep the world beating'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Announcing World Blood Donor Day 2021 |url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2021 |website=www.who.int |access-date=17 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
The theme for Blood Donation Day 2021 was 'Give Blood and keep the world beating'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Announcing World Blood Donor Day 2021 |url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2021 |website=www.who.int |access-date=17 June 2021 |language=en |archive-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618104744/https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2021 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===2020: Safe Blood Saves Lives=== |
===2020: Safe Blood Saves Lives=== |
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The theme for Blood Donation Day 2020 was 'Safe Blood Saves Lives'. The Slogan of "Blood Donation Day 2020" was 'Give Blood And Make The World A Healthier Place'<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title=World Blood Donor Day 2020: Here's why we celebrate 'WBDD' and benefits of blood donation|url=https://english.jagran.com/lifestyle/world-blood-donor-day-2020-know-why-this-day-is-celebrated-and-benefits-of-blood-donation-10012844|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Jagran English}}</ref> |
The theme for Blood Donation Day 2020 was 'Safe Blood Saves Lives'. The Slogan of "Blood Donation Day 2020" was 'Give Blood And Make The World A Healthier Place'.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title=World Blood Donor Day 2020: Here's why we celebrate 'WBDD' and benefits of blood donation|url=https://english.jagran.com/lifestyle/world-blood-donor-day-2020-know-why-this-day-is-celebrated-and-benefits-of-blood-donation-10012844|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Jagran English|archive-date=2020-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614013705/https://english.jagran.com/lifestyle/world-blood-donor-day-2020-know-why-this-day-is-celebrated-and-benefits-of-blood-donation-10012844|url-status=live}}</ref> This year WHO announced a virtual rally for COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |title=World Blood Donor Day 2020 |url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2020 |website=www.who.int |language=en |access-date=2020-06-14 |archive-date=2020-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609040116/https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===2019: Safe Blood for All=== |
===2019: Safe Blood for All=== |
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The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2019 was 'Safe Blood For All'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-blood-donor-day-2019-safe-blood-for-all-1560485986-1|title=World blood donor day 2019: Safe blood for all|date=2019-06-14|website=Jagranjosh.com|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/drones-take-rwandas-national-blood-service-to-new-heights|title=Drones take Rwanda's national blood service to new heights|website=www.who.int|language=en|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref> |
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2019 was 'Safe Blood For All'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-blood-donor-day-2019-safe-blood-for-all-1560485986-1|title=World blood donor day 2019: Safe blood for all|date=2019-06-14|website=Jagranjosh.com|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=2019-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624135846/https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-blood-donor-day-2019-safe-blood-for-all-1560485986-1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/drones-take-rwandas-national-blood-service-to-new-heights|title=Drones take Rwanda's national blood service to new heights|website=www.who.int|language=en|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=2019-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018004247/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/drones-take-rwandas-national-blood-service-to-new-heights|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===2018: Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life=== |
===2018: Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life=== |
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The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2018 was "Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life."<ref> |
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2018 was "Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2018/ |title=World Blood Donor Day, 14 June 2018 |access-date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=17 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617011044/https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===2017: Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often=== |
===2017: Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often=== |
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The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2017 focused on blood donation in emergency situations. The first response when an emergency happens is "What Can You Do?" and the answer is "Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often" which is taken by World Health Organization.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170414224857/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2017/event/en/ World Blood Donor Day, 14 June 2017]</ref> |
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2017 focused on blood donation in emergency situations. The first response when an emergency happens is "What Can You Do?" and the answer is "Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often" which is taken by World Health Organization.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170414224857/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2017/event/en/ World Blood Donor Day, 14 June 2017]</ref> |
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===2016: Blood connects us all=== |
===2016: Blood connects us all=== |
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The theme of the World Blood Donor Day, blood connects us all, highlights the notions of "sharing" and "connection" amongst blood donors and patients. The WBDD 2016 focused on thanking blood donors while emphasizing the role of the voluntary donation. The 2016 campaign brought to light the stories of the different people saved through blood donation to promote awareness and inspire people to donate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/event/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309094533/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/event/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 9, 2016|title=World Blood Donor Day 2016: Blood connects us all|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> |
The theme of the World Blood Donor Day, blood connects us all, highlights the notions of "sharing" and "connection" amongst blood donors and patients. The WBDD 2016 focused on thanking blood donors while emphasizing the role of the voluntary donation. The 2016 campaign brought to light the stories of the different people saved through blood donation to promote awareness and inspire people to donate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/event/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309094533/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/event/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 9, 2016|title=World Blood Donor Day 2016: Blood connects us all|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> |
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The host country of WBDD 2016 was The Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/2016-report.pdf|title=World Blood Donor Day 2016|date=2016|website=who.int}}</ref> [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|Williem-Alexander]], the king of the Netherlands, opened the ceremony by thanking donors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/wbdd-events/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622034010/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/wbdd-events/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2016|title=Your blood saved my life|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> |
The host country of WBDD 2016 was The Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/2016-report.pdf|title=World Blood Donor Day 2016|date=2016|website=who.int|access-date=2020-10-05|archive-date=2022-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124011022/https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/2016-report.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|Williem-Alexander]], the king of the Netherlands, opened the ceremony by thanking donors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/wbdd-events/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622034010/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2016/wbdd-events/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2016|title=Your blood saved my life|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> |
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===2015: Thank you for saving my life=== |
===2015: Thank you for saving my life=== |
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It emphasizes thanking of blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations and inspires more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give freely, give often". Blood donation matters. This year campaign pays attention to stories from people whose lives have been saved through blood donation. Activities include memorable events, meetings, publication of relevant stories on media, scientific conferences, publication of articles on national, regional and international scientific journals, and other activities that would help in encouraging the title of this year's World Blood Donor Day.<ref name="WHO Blood Drive Campaigns">{{cite web|title=2015 World Blood Donor Day|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2015/event/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218223336/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2015/event/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2015|website=World Health Organization|access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> |
It emphasizes thanking of blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations and inspires more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give freely, give often". Blood donation matters. This year campaign pays attention to stories from people whose lives have been saved through blood donation. Activities include memorable events, meetings, publication of relevant stories on media, scientific conferences, publication of articles on national, regional and international scientific journals, and other activities that would help in encouraging the title of this year's World Blood Donor Day.<ref name="WHO Blood Drive Campaigns">{{cite web|title=2015 World Blood Donor Day|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2015/event/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218223336/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2015/event/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2015|website=World Health Organization|access-date=9 October 2015}}</ref> |
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The host country for World Blood Donor Day 2015 is China through its blood center in Shanghai,<ref>{{cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day 2015: Thank you for saving my life|url=http://www.sbc.org.cn/eng/modules/article/view.article.php/1872|website=Shanghai Blood Center|access-date=4 November 2015}}</ref> Shanghai Blood Centre, also the [[WHO]] Collaborating Center for Blood Transfusion Services.<ref name="WHO Blood Drive Campaigns" /> |
The host country for World Blood Donor Day 2015 is China through its blood center in Shanghai,<ref>{{cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day 2015: Thank you for saving my life|url=http://www.sbc.org.cn/eng/modules/article/view.article.php/1872|website=Shanghai Blood Center|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-date=22 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222124105/http://www.sbc.org.cn/eng/modules/article/view.article.php/1872|url-status=live}}</ref> Shanghai Blood Centre, also the [[WHO]] Collaborating Center for Blood Transfusion Services.<ref name="WHO Blood Drive Campaigns" /> |
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===2014: Safe blood for saving mothers=== |
===2014: Safe blood for saving mothers=== |
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The focus of the WBDD 2014 campaign was “Safe blood for saving mothers”. The goal of the campaign was to increase awareness about why timely access to safe blood and blood products is essential for all countries, as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent maternal deaths.{{ |
The focus of the WBDD 2014 campaign was “Safe blood for saving mothers”. The goal of the campaign was to increase awareness about why timely access to safe blood and blood products is essential for all countries, as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent maternal deaths.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}} |
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According to the World Health Organization, 800 women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423232813/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 23, 2014|title=World Blood Donor Day, 14 June 2014|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> Severe bleeding is the cause of 34% of maternal deaths in Africa, 31% in Asia and 21% in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
According to the World Health Organization, 800 women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/en/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423232813/http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2014/en/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 23, 2014|title=World Blood Donor Day, 14 June 2014|website=World Health Organization|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> Severe bleeding is the cause of 34% of maternal deaths in Africa, 31% in Asia and 21% in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
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The global host for the WBDD 2014 event was [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/item/1172-today-is-world-blood-donor-day|title=Today is World Blood Donor Day|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-gb}}</ref> Through its [[Blood transfusion in Sri Lanka|national blood transfusion service]], Sri Lanka promotes voluntary unpaid donation to increase access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products. |
The global host for the WBDD 2014 event was [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/item/1172-today-is-world-blood-donor-day|title=Today is World Blood Donor Day|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-gb|archive-date=2017-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201221/https://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/item/1172-today-is-world-blood-donor-day|url-status=live}}</ref> Through its [[Blood transfusion in Sri Lanka|national blood transfusion service]], Sri Lanka promotes voluntary unpaid donation to increase access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products. |
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===2013: Give the gift of life : donate blood=== |
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===2012: Every blood donor is a hero=== |
===2012: Every blood donor is a hero=== |
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The 2012 campaign focused on the idea that any person can become a hero<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day 2012 - Every blood donor is a hero|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2012/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2012|access-date=2021-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en}}</ref> by giving blood. Blood cannot yet be [[artificial blood|manufactured artificially]], so voluntary blood donation remains vital for healthcare worldwide. Many anonymous blood donors save lives every day through their blood donations.{{ |
The 2012 campaign focused on the idea that any person can become a hero<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Blood Donor Day 2012 - Every blood donor is a hero|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2012/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2012|access-date=2021-06-14|website=www.who.int|language=en|archive-date=2021-08-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818021321/https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2012/06/14/default-calendar/world-blood-donor-day-2012|url-status=live}}</ref> by giving blood. Blood cannot yet be [[artificial blood|manufactured artificially]], so voluntary blood donation remains vital for healthcare worldwide. Many anonymous blood donors save lives every day through their blood donations.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}} |
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A 2014 World Blood Donor Day celebration
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Observed by | All member states of the World Health Organization |
Date | 14 June |
Next time | 14 June 2025 (2025-06) |
Frequency | annual |
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is heldonJune 14 each year. The event was organised for the first time in 2004, by four core international organizations: the World Health Organization, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; the International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations (IFBDO) and the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood.[1] World Blood Donor Day is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with World Health Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World Immunization Week, World Patient Safety Day, World Malaria Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and World AIDS Day.[2]
Transfusion of blood and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year. It can help patients who suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with higher quality of life, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. It also has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and perinatal care. Access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products can help reduce rates of death and disability due to severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth.[3]
In many countries, there is not an adequate supply of safe blood, and blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety.[4]
An adequate supply can only be assured through regular donations by voluntary unpaid blood donors. The WHO's goal is for all countries to obtain all their blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors by 2020. In 2014, 60 countries have their national blood supplies based on 99-100% voluntary unpaid blood donations, with 73 countries still largely dependent on family and paid donors.[5]
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year by people around the world on June 14. It is celebrated on the birthday anniversary of Karl Landsteiner on June 14, 1868.[6] Landsteiner was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.[7]
Blood is a necessary resource for the planned treatments and the urgent interventions. It is helpful for patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions for living longer and with a higher quality of life. It supports complex medical and surgical procedures.[8][9]
The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2024 is "20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!".
The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2023 was “Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often”. This theme reflects the important role blood donors play in maintaining the health and well-being of communities around the world.
The theme for Blood Donor Day 2022 was 'Blood donation is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives'. This year, the global event on blood donor day was hosted by Mexico on June 14, 2022.[10]
The theme for Blood Donation Day 2021 was 'Give Blood and keep the world beating'.[11]
The theme for Blood Donation Day 2020 was 'Safe Blood Saves Lives'. The Slogan of "Blood Donation Day 2020" was 'Give Blood And Make The World A Healthier Place'.[12] This year WHO announced a virtual rally for COVID-19 pandemic.[13]
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2019 was 'Safe Blood For All'.[14][15]
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2018 was "Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life."[16]
The theme for Blood Donation Day in 2017 focused on blood donation in emergency situations. The first response when an emergency happens is "What Can You Do?" and the answer is "Give Blood. Give Now. Give Often" which is taken by World Health Organization.[17]
The theme of the World Blood Donor Day, blood connects us all, highlights the notions of "sharing" and "connection" amongst blood donors and patients. The WBDD 2016 focused on thanking blood donors while emphasizing the role of the voluntary donation. The 2016 campaign brought to light the stories of the different people saved through blood donation to promote awareness and inspire people to donate.[18]
The host country of WBDD 2016 was The Netherlands.[19] Williem-Alexander, the king of the Netherlands, opened the ceremony by thanking donors.[20]
It emphasizes thanking of blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations and inspires more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give freely, give often". Blood donation matters. This year campaign pays attention to stories from people whose lives have been saved through blood donation. Activities include memorable events, meetings, publication of relevant stories on media, scientific conferences, publication of articles on national, regional and international scientific journals, and other activities that would help in encouraging the title of this year's World Blood Donor Day.[21] The host country for World Blood Donor Day 2015 is China through its blood center in Shanghai,[22] Shanghai Blood Centre, also the WHO Collaborating Center for Blood Transfusion Services.[21]
The focus of the WBDD 2014 campaign was “Safe blood for saving mothers”. The goal of the campaign was to increase awareness about why timely access to safe blood and blood products is essential for all countries, as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent maternal deaths.[citation needed]
According to the World Health Organization, 800 women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.[23] Severe bleeding is the cause of 34% of maternal deaths in Africa, 31% in Asia and 21% in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The global host for the WBDD 2014 event was Sri Lanka.[24] Through its national blood transfusion service, Sri Lanka promotes voluntary unpaid donation to increase access to safe and sufficient blood and blood products.
The focus for the WBDD 2013 campaign – which marked the 10th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day – was blood donation as a gift that saves lives. The WHO encouraged all countries to highlight stories from people whose lives have been saved through blood donation, as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood and people in good health who have never given blood, particularly young people, to begin doing so.
The host country for World Blood Donor Day 2013 was France. Through its national blood service, the Etablissement Français du Sang (EFS), France has been promoting voluntary non-remunerated blood donation since the 1950s.[25]
The 2012 campaign focused on the idea that any person can become a hero[26] by giving blood. Blood cannot yet be manufactured artificially, so voluntary blood donation remains vital for healthcare worldwide. Many anonymous blood donors save lives every day through their blood donations.[citation needed]