World blood donor day

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated worldwide on 14 June every year

 World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June to mark the anniversary of Karl Landsteiner.  It was first observed in 2004 to meet blood loss and encourage blood donation.  On this day, blood donors donate blood to save the lives of accident victims or those who need blood transfusion for surgery.

 What is the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2020?

 The theme of World Blood Donor Day 2020 is 'Safe Blood, Saved Life' and this time the slogan or slogan is 'Give blood and make the world a healthier place'

 Let us now know about the history of World Blood Donor Day.

 The first World Blood Donor Day was observed in 2004, which was designated as an annual global event in 2005 by the 58th World Health Assembly.  World Blood Donor Day is also celebrated on 14 June because Karl Landsteiner was born on this day.

 Who was Karl Landsteiner?

 On 14 June, it is the birthday of the Austrian biologist and physician, Karl Landsteiner, who is considered the "founder" of modern blood transfusion.  Landsteiner discovered ABO blood groups in 1901 and developed a modern system of classification of blood groups.  For this discovery, Karl Landstein was awarded the Nobel Prize.

 Then in 1937, Alexander S.  Together with Wiener identified the rhesus factor.  Physicians were thus enabled to transfer blood without endangering the life of a patient.

 What is blood transfusion?

 Blood transfusion from one person to another person is called blood transfusion.  This is done to supply blood to the body.  Blood transfusion is often required when there is a lack of blood in the body.  Blood transfers are done in a vein through a needle or a thin tube.  The time it takes depends on how much blood is to be given.

 What is the significance or objective of World Blood Donor Day?

 To thank the people who donated blood and to encourage those who have not yet donated blood.

 The society benefits by donating blood.

 Motivating people to donate blood for free.

 Safe blood is often important during treatment.  It is one of the life-saving medical needs.  Blood is also important for treating the injured during all types of emergencies (natural disaster, accident, armed conflict etc.).  Therefore, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated to make the awareness of the importance of blood and the importance of blood donation to the people.

 Who can donate blood?

 A person who is healthy and who is 18 to 65 years old

 Weight must be at least 50 or more.  In some countries, it is mandatory to have at least 45 kg weight to donate blood donors.

 Blood donors should not have diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B or C.

 If you have a cold, flu, sore throat, cold-sore, stomach worms or any other infection, you cannot donate.

 It is necessary to meet the minimum hemoglobin level for donating blood.  For this, a test is done at the donation site.