The diary game @zakimiriam Uganda World Blood Donation Day

Hello family.. hope your all fine.. let's continue to comfort and pray for our colleagues who have lost their dear ones due to the pandemic.. may the Almighty strengthen them all 🙏.

Here to share with you about this day
The World Blood Donation Day.

HOST

Different countries host the world blood Donor day every year.. This year, 2021 today is hosted by Rome, Italy.

THEME 2021

"Safe Blood Safes Lives"

SLOGAN 2021

" Give blood and keep the world beating"
The slogan highlights the contribution of blood donars in saving lives and improving the health of others.
It also reinforces the global call for more people to contribute to better health by donating blood regularly.

This day was observed by the World Health Organization (WHO) In 2004. In 2005, during the 58th World Health Assembly, it was declared as an annual global event. World Blood Donation Day is celebrated on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner who was an Austrian biologist, physician and is considered to be the founder of modern blood transfusion.

AIMS
To spread awareness about blood donation and the need for safe blood and blood products.

To appreciate the contribution of voluntary blood donars in saving lives.

To provide an opportunity to call to action to governments and nation health authorities to provide adequate resources and put into place systems and infrastructure to increase the collection of blood from voluntary, non-remunerated blood donars.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAY

Blood shortages is a big problem in many countries while blood donation and transfusion is it's main solution.
Especially during the ongoing pandemic coronavirus, blood and plasma donations have managed to save many lives and have given hope to people suffering from the virus.

Let's save lives by donating blood ✌️

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