WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

World Blood Donor Day, observed annually on June 14, emphasizes the importance of blood donation and encourages more people to donate. Millions benefit monthly from donated blood, crucial for treating conditions like blood loss, anemia, and cancer.

Richard Lower's 1940 dog blood transfusion breakthrough advanced blood transfusion techniques. The World Health Assembly established June 14 as World Blood Donor Day in 2005, now observes it annually.

The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2024 is: "20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!"

World Blood Donor Day raises awareness about the importance of blood donation, thanks donors, and highlights their life-saving impact. It addresses ongoing challenges and aims to ensure safe blood transfusion is accessible worldwide, urging more people to donate blood.