World Blood Donor Day 2024

Blood donation is a remarkable act of kindness that plays a crucial role in modern healthcare.

The 14th of June is designated as World Blood Donor Day each year. Offering an ideal opportunity to highlight significance of blood donation.

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The theme for 2024, "20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You, Blood Donors,"

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The history of blood transfusion dates back to 1940, when scientist Richard Lower successfully performed a blood transfusion between two dogs

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