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World Blood Donor Day Observed On 14th June 2018 Theme Aim Purpose History
World Blood Donor Day Observed On 14th June 2018- Theme, Aim, Purpose, History
World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14th June around the world to thank voluntary blood donors across the globe.
World Blood Donor Day aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank life-saving gifts of blood.
World Blood Donor Day also marks the birthday anniversary of Karl Landsteiner on 14th June 1868. He was an Austrian biologist, physician, and immunologist who first distinguished the main blood groups ABO blood group system in 1900, which is still used today to ensure the safety of blood transfusions.
On World Blood Donor Day several events are organised around the world such as sports events, concerts and mobile blood donation clinics.
Many Health Care organizations like “the World Health Organization, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) among other organisations work jointly to organize international level programs to promote the day among people globally.
World Blood Donor Day event first celebrations were first started in the year 2004 aiming to spread the importance of blood donation in order to maintain a healthy life.
World Blood Donor Day-2018 this year theme is 'Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life'.
