World Blood Donor Day

  The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.  

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Webinario - 20 años celebrando la generosidad: ¡Muchas gracias, donantes de sangre!

La campaña del Día Mundial del Donante de Sangre 2024 tiene como lema “20 años celebrando la generosidad: ¡Muchas gracias, donantes de sangre!”, en conmemoración del hito del vigésimo aniversario y el profundo impacto que tiene la donación de sangre en la vida de pacientes y donantes. Esta campaña brinda la oportunidad de dar las gracias a las personas de todo el mundo que salvan vidas con sus donaciones de plasma sanguíneo y plaquetas. La campaña además hace un llamamiento a la acción, para motivar a más personas a que se unan al movimiento mundial de donación de sangre.

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Thank and recognize the millions of voluntary blood donors who have contributed to the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.

On June 14th, World Blood Donor Day 2024, let's say ''Thank you, blood donors''.

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Showcase the achievements and challenges of the national blood programmes.

The objectives of the World Blood Donor Day 2024 is to showcase the achievements and challenges of the national blood programmes and to share best practices and lessons learned.

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Highlight the continuous need for regular, unpaid blood donation.

The objectives of the World Blood Donor Day 2024 is to highlight the continuous need for regular, unpaid blood donation to achieve universal access to safe blood transfusion.

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Promote a culture of regular blood donation among the youth and the public

The objectives of the World Blood Donor Day 2024 is to Promote a culture of regular blood donation among the youth and the public and to increase the diversity and sustainability of the blood donor pool.

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Encouraging more people to volunteer to donate blood to help increase the availability of essential blood supplies in the Region.

On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, celebrated every June 14, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is encouraging more people to volunteer to donate blood to help increase the availability of essential blood supplies in the Region.

Voluntary, unpaid blood donation is the foundation of a safe and sufficient blood supply. It also plays a crucial role in supporting patients with a wide range of chronic health problems, such as hemophilia and immune deficiencies. "According to the latest available data for 34 countries in the Region, 8.2 million units of blood were donated in 2020, 48% of them from voluntary donors," PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa said

However, in many countries, demand exceeds supply, and blood services face the challenge of ensuring sufficient availability while, at the same time, guaranteeing the quality and safety of blood products. While overall figures for the Region show a significant increase in donations and in the availability and safety of blood, the rate of blood donation per 1,000 people in low- and middle-income countries remains between 50 and 70 percent below that of higher-income countries.

For Dr. Barbosa, this highlights the need for sustainable, regulated blood programs to ensure the availability of sufficient quantities of safe blood to meet patient needs.

Blood transfusions and blood products help patients live longer and ensure a better quality of life. They also support complex medical and surgical procedures, making them indispensable in maternal and child health care services, as well as in disaster scenarios. "Blood donation helps to strengthen social and community bonds. And the promotion of voluntary donation and coordination among blood service networks helps to improve and save the lives of millions of people,” Dr. Barbosa added. 

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Marking the 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day.

To mark the 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, PAHO together with the Ministry of Health of Peru have organized a series of activities. Peru has been designated as the 2024 host country for the celebration, with the official ceremony to be held tomorrow, June 14.

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Envision a future in which there will be universal access to safe blood transfusions for patients and donors.

The theme of the day this year is "20 Years Celebrating Generosity: Thank You, Blood Donors!", which aims to recognize and thank the millions of voluntary blood donors who have contributed to improving the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.

The 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day marks a momentous occasion to reflect on achievements, address challenges and envision a future in which there will be universal access to safe blood transfusions for patients and donors.

Find out more about the events to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2024:

June 13, 2024: Webinar for the WBDD 2024 Experiences in voluntary blood donation and organization of blood services in health systems

June 14, 2024: The regional launch of the World Blood Donors Day 2024 campaign.

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Thank you, blood donors for your lifesaving gift.

Mr. David Dandridge Jr. and his three children were born with sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe pain, tissue and organ damage, and even strokes. Both David and his daughter, Skylar, have endured pain crises and relied on blood transfusions to treat the unbearable levels of pain.This World Blood Donor Day, we share our gratitude for those who make the time to donate blood, for patients just like David and Skylar. Thank you for rolling up a sleeve! :heart: #TeamUp4SickleCell

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Drop In. Give Blood. Play On.

The American Red Cross is bringing back the nostalgia by teaming up with Tetris to celebrate the game’s 40th anniversary and inspire gamers, fans and blood donors alike to drop in, give blood, and help patients play on. Ensuring hospital patients receive the critical blood transfusions is the Red Cross end goal. However, without the help of volunteer blood donors—graciously giving of themselves to help others—its game over.

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🩸20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! 🩸

World Blood Donor Days is around the corner and is celebrated on 14 June, this year's theme is; 

🩸20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! 🩸

Find out how you can spread the message here. 

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ESPGI 2024 - Platelet and Granulocyte Immunobiology.

The ESPGI serves as a platform for professionals to explore, understand, and discuss various facets of thrombocytes and granulocytes. The ESPGI symposium not only offers attendees the chance to hear from eminent speakers but also to dive into the latest research through abstracts and posters. As always, the ESPGI provides an ideal setting to network, share opinions, and indulge in delightful cuisine. As in 2018, the Symposium will be held at De Reehorst, a hotel and conference centre in Ede. Ede is located in the centre of the Netherlands, which is conveniently accessible by car and train, including direct connections from Schiphol Airport.

ESPGI 2024 - Platelet and Granulocyte Immunobiology 27 – 29 September 2024. Netherlands.

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DGTI & DGI 2024.

The 57th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Transfusion Medicine and Immunohaematology (DGTI) will be held together with the 31st Annual Meeting of the German Society for Immunogenetics (DGI) as a joint event. From 11 to 13 September 2024, both societies will meet in Düsseldorf at the CCD Congress Center. This venue combines the optimal accessibility of one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe with a very attractive environment for the congress directly on the river of the Rhine in Düsseldorf.

DGTI & DGI 2024 11 – 13 September 2024 DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY

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38th ISBT International Congress.

 This highly anticipated transfusion medicine congress will bring together experts and professionals from all over the world to share their latest research, ideas, and experiences in the field. Come join us and be part of this exciting opportunity to learn from and network with the best in the transfusion medicine community. 

Join the 38th ISBT International Congress in Barcelona, Spain from June 23-27, 2024!

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2024 campaign materials are available!

Join in this years campaign by using the hashtag #ISBTWBDD2024 - as well as using the hashtag, you can use campaign materials provided by the World Health Organisation. 

Get the World Blood Donor Day 2024 campaign materials.

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Celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood and encourage more people to become new donors.

The World Blood Donor Day 2023 Slogan campaign is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.”  It focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. It also highlights the importance of giving blood or plasma regularly to create a safe and sustainable supply of blood and blood products that can be always available, all over the world, so that all patients in need can receive timely treatment.

Focus of this year’s campaign is on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, b

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Encourage people in good health to donate blood regularly, as often as is safe and possible, to transform the quality of life for transfusion dependent patients and help to build a secure blood supply in all countries in the world.

Every single donation is a precious lifesaving gift and repeat donation is the key to building a safe and sustainable blood supply. World Blood Donor Day 2023