 Today marks World Blood Donor Day, an annual global event dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for safe blood and to thanking voluntary donors for their life-saving contributions. First launched in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Society of Blood Transfusion, and the International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations, this day is now one of 11 official WHO public health campaigns.
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 in honour of Karl Landsteiner, born on this day in 1868, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering the ABO blood group system — a breakthrough that revolutionized modern medicine and transfusion safety. This year’s theme, “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives,” underscores the profound impact of voluntary blood donations, which continue to be a cornerstone of emergency care, surgeries, and treatment for chronic illnesses worldwide. With each donation, individuals contribute not just blood, but hope — often giving patients a second chance at life. Source: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
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