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World Blood Donor Day 2023: Common Fears Of Blood Donation, Tips To Overcome Them

From fear of needles to fainting, on World Blood Donor Day here are some common fears that come up as reasons why people don't donate blood regularly.

 

Jun 14, 2023, 10:02 AM IST

World Blood Donor Day 2023: How Donating Blood Can Save A Life- Shares Expert

Every year on June 14th, World Blood Donor Day is observed to honour blood donors everywhere and to spread awareness about the importance of donating blood. 

 

Jun 14, 2023, 09:23 AM IST

Meet Shabbir Hussain Khan, 'Blood Man Of Kashmir' Saving Lives Since 1980

Shabbir Hussain Khan has donated 182 pints of blood over the last four decades, which is the highest blood donation by anyone in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 29, 2023, 23:35 PM IST

Kupwara's Bilqees Ara sets example, donates blood 25 times since 2012

The health officials said that Bilqees is setting the trend due to which several women volunteers have come forward and become regular blood donors.

Aug 26, 2021, 15:48 PM IST

Bar on transgenders, others from donating blood, Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply

The Supreme Court on Friday (March 5) sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the guidelines in the Blood Donor Selection and Blood Donor Referral, 2017, which prohibit transgender persons, gay men and female sex workers from donating blood, as they are considered a high-risk category as being HIV/AIDS infected.

Mar 05, 2021, 21:04 PM IST

Men, take note! Here's why you need to ensure your blood donor wasn't pregnant in the past

Women who receive blood transfusions from another woman who was pregnant in the past may not be at risk, the researchers observed.

Oct 18, 2017, 19:15 PM IST