Page 2 - Blood Donation

Officials, doctors hail Bihar town's unique community of blood donors

Grief caused by the death of his sister transformed a young businessman of this north Bihar town into a Samaritan, who is now joined by like-minded persons from far and wide

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Blood banks face crisis; veggies go waste in HP

Hospitals and blood banks do not have blood units in stock. No more blood donation camps are being organised

Govt promotes blood donation amid Covid-19 lockdown, issues guidelines

All the blood donors will be given passes for smooth movement during the lockdown

Saving lives: How 'Khoon' ensures timely blood supply, prevents wastage

Business Standard on a Bengaluru-based organisation that is creating a database of voluntary blood donors to ensure timely supply and prevent wastage

Many nations don't have enough stored blood to meet rising medical demands

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for every 1,000 people in any country, 10 to 20 blood donations are needed to provide adequate supplies

Blood not needed if you're gay: The stigma attached to Mumbai blood banks

Both the donor questionnaire and health check-up are administered to every prospective donor

Govt employees to get paid leave for blood donation

At present, service rules allow leave for whole blood donation and not apheresis donation

Over 4 mn Indians signed up as blood donors on Facebook

Hospitals, blood banks and non-profits can create voluntary blood donation events on Facebook