World Blood Donor Day 2025: 'Give Blood, Give Hope'
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Blood Donor Day 2025 |
| Date | June 14, 2025 |
| Theme | "Give Blood, Give Hope" |
| Organizers | WHO, IFRC, International Society of Blood Transfusion, International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations |
| Objective | Raise awareness about safe blood donation, recognize voluntary donors, encourage regular donations, strengthen health systems |
| Key Focus Areas | Blood shortages, solidarity, hope for patients (accident victims, cancer patients, maternal health cases) |
| Historical Background | First observed in 2004; honors Karl Landsteiner (discoverer of ABO blood groups, born June 14, 1868) |
| Global Participation | Celebrated in 190+ countries |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age: 18-65, Weight: ≥45 kg, Hemoglobin: ≥12.5 g/dL, Health: No infections/chronic diseases |
| Donation Frequency | Every 3 months (men), every 4 months (women) |
| Health Benefits | Reduces iron overload, may improve cardiovascular health, stimulates new blood cell production |
| Global Activities | Blood drives, donor recognition events, health campaigns, government appeals for blood stock |
| Exclusions | Recent surgeries/tattoos, travel to high-risk areas, uncontrolled chronic illnesses |