Overview

World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14th every year, emphasizes the critical importance of donating blood to save lives. Blood donation is a simple yet vital act that can make a significant difference in the lives of people in need.

Despite its importance, many misconceptions surround blood donation. Common myths include beliefs that donating blood makes one weak, acquiring infections during donation, and concerns about eligibility and health impacts on donors.

In this video, Dr. Swati Pabbi, Consultant in Transfusion Medicine at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, addresses these misconceptions and provides insights into the safety and simplicity of the blood donation process. She highlights the profound impact that donors can have on the healthcare system and the lives of patients in need.

Speakers

Dr Swati Pabbi

Dr Swati Pabbi (MBBS, MD (Pathology), Fellowship in Apheresis and Cellular Therapy) is a Transfusion Medicine Specialist and Consultant (Transfusion Medicine) at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, having over 7 years of experience in the field of Transfusion Medicine. She has special interests in therapeutic apheresis procedures such as plasmapheresis, cascade plasmapheresis, immunoadsorption, stem cell harvests, extracorporeal photopheresis for GVHD and transplant immunology. She is well versed with routine blood banking procedures, donor and patient safety. Furthermore, she has an avid interest in research and sharing knowledge, with over 25 publications in National and International journals. She is also a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Transfusion and Transfusion apheresis and Dialysis.