In India, the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is celebrated every year on 1st October since 1975. It is organized by National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), National AIDS Control Organization, and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Government of India. Here are few pointers that every doctor should know and explain to their patients about this important health day. The main objectives of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day To increase awareness among the people and the importance of voluntary blood donation.
To achieve 100% Voluntary Blood Donation, so as to be able to give the safest blood to the needy patients. To have enough stock in blood banks for any eventuality. To thank and reinforce the self-esteem of those who donate blood voluntarily, so that they continue to do so regularly. To inspire those who have not donated blood but are in good health, to start…
